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Why CPU Time ≠ Wall Clock Time! - Computerphile

Computerphile Aug 27, 2026 13:00
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The CPU can take time to find out the time, so how does it know the time? Matt Godbolt is the genius behind Compiler Explorer and the Godbolt BBC Micro Emulator, find more from him at godbolt.org Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley. Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com
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