Phase 4 E3-4: ENV Constructor Init (+4.75% GO)

Target: Eliminate E1 lazy init check overhead (3.22% self%)
- E1 consolidated ENV gates but lazy check remained in hot path
- Strategy: __attribute__((constructor(101))) for pre-main init

Implementation:
- ENV gate: HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0/1 (default 0, research box)
- core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.c: Constructor function added
  - Reads ENV before main() when CTOR=1
  - Refresh also syncs gate state for bench_profile putenv
- core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.h: Dual-mode enabled check
  - CTOR=1 fast path: direct global read (no lazy branch)
  - CTOR=0 fallback: legacy lazy init (rollback safe)
  - Branch hints adjusted for default OFF baseline

A/B Test Results (Mixed, 10-run, 20M iters, E1=1):
- Baseline (CTOR=0): 44.28M ops/s (mean), 44.60M ops/s (median)
- Optimized (CTOR=1): 46.38M ops/s (mean), 46.53M ops/s (median)
- Improvement: +4.75% mean, +4.35% median

Decision: GO (+4.75% >> +0.5% threshold)
- Expected +0.5-1.5%, achieved +4.75%
- Lazy init branch overhead was larger than expected
- Action: Keep as research box (default OFF), evaluate promotion

Phase 4 Cumulative:
- E1 (ENV Snapshot): +3.92%
- E2 (Alloc Per-Class): -0.21% (NEUTRAL, frozen)
- E3-4 (Constructor Init): +4.75%
- Total Phase 4: ~+8.5%

Deliverables:
- docs/analysis/PHASE4_E3_ENV_CONSTRUCTOR_INIT_DESIGN.md
- docs/analysis/PHASE4_E3_ENV_CONSTRUCTOR_INIT_NEXT_INSTRUCTIONS.md
- docs/analysis/PHASE4_COMPREHENSIVE_STATUS_ANALYSIS.md
- docs/analysis/PHASE4_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.md
- scripts/verify_health_profiles.sh (sanity check script)
- CURRENT_TASK.md (E3-4 complete, next instructions)

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Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# 本線タスク(現在)
## 更新メモ2025-12-14 Phase 4 E2 Complete - Alloc Per-Class FastPath
## 更新メモ2025-12-14 Phase 4 E3-4 Complete - ENV Constructor Init
### Phase 4 E3-4: ENV Constructor Init ✅ GO (+4.75%) (2025-12-14)
**Target**: E1 の lazy init check3.22% self%)を constructor init で排除
- E1 で ENV snapshot を統合したが、`hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled()` の lazy check が残っていた
- Strategy: `__attribute__((constructor(101)))` で main() 前に gate 初期化
**Implementation**:
- ENV gate: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0/1` (default: 0, research box)
- `core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.c`: Constructor function 追加
- `core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.h`: Dual-mode enabled check (constructor vs legacy)
**A/B Test Results** (Mixed, 10-run, 20M iters, HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1):
- Baseline (CTOR=0): **44.28M ops/s** (mean), 44.60M ops/s (median), σ=1.0M
- Optimized (CTOR=1): **46.38M ops/s** (mean), 46.53M ops/s (median), σ=0.5M
- **Improvement: +4.75% mean, +4.35% median**
**Decision: GO** (+4.75% >> +0.5% threshold)
- 期待値 +0.5-1.5% を大幅に上回る +4.75% 達成
- Action: Keep as research box for now (default OFF)
- Design doc: `docs/analysis/PHASE4_E3_ENV_CONSTRUCTOR_INIT_DESIGN.md`
**Key Insight**: Lazy init check overhead was larger than expected. Constructor pattern eliminates branch in hot path entirely, yielding substantial gain.
**Cumulative Status (Phase 4)**:
- E1 (ENV Snapshot): +3.92% (GO)
- E2 (Alloc Per-Class): -0.21% (NEUTRAL, frozen)
- **E3-4 (Constructor Init): +4.75% (GO)**
- **Total Phase 4: ~+8.5%**
---
### Phase 4 E2: Alloc Per-Class FastPath ⚪ NEUTRAL (2025-12-14)
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**Cumulative Status**:
- Phase 4 E1: +3.92% (GO, research box)
- Phase 4 E2: -0.21% (NEUTRAL, frozen)
- Phase 4 E3-4: +4.75% (GO, research box; requires E1)
### Next: Phase 4 E3 - TBD (consult perf profile or pursue other optimization vectors)
### Next: Phase 4 E3-4昇格判断
- 指示書: `docs/analysis/PHASE4_E3_ENV_CONSTRUCTOR_INIT_NEXT_INSTRUCTIONS.md`
---

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// hakmem_env_snapshot_box.c - Phase 4 E1: ENV Snapshot Consolidation (implementation)
//
// E3-4 Extension: Constructor init to eliminate lazy check overhead (3.22% self%)
#include "hakmem_env_snapshot_box.h"
#include <stdio.h>
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HakmemEnvSnapshot g_hakmem_env_snapshot = {0};
int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ready = 0;
// E3-4: Global gate state (not static local - avoids lazy init overhead)
int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = -1;
int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode = -1;
// E3-4: Constructor - run before main() to init gate without lazy check
__attribute__((constructor(101)))
static void hakmem_env_snapshot_gate_ctor(void) {
// Read HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR (default OFF for safety)
const char* ctor_env = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR");
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode = (ctor_env && *ctor_env == '1') ? 1 : 0;
if (g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode) {
// Constructor mode: init gate now (before any malloc/free calls)
const char* e = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT");
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = (e && *e == '1') ? 1 : 0;
#if !HAKMEM_BUILD_RELEASE
fprintf(stderr, "[E3-4] Constructor init: HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_GATE=%d\n",
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate);
fflush(stderr);
#endif
}
}
// Internal helper: read all ENV vars and compute effective values
static void hakmem_env_snapshot_load(HakmemEnvSnapshot* snap) {
// Read HAKMEM_TINY_C7_ULTRA (default: ON)
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// Refresh snapshot from ENV (for bench_profile putenv sync)
// This ensures that after bench_setenv_default() runs, the snapshot is refreshed
void hakmem_env_snapshot_refresh_from_env(void) {
// Refresh gate state too so bench_profile putenv defaults take effect even if
// the gate was lazily initialized earlier (e.g. by pre-main malloc/free).
const char* ctor_env = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR");
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode = (ctor_env && *ctor_env == '1') ? 1 : 0;
const char* gate_env = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT");
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = (gate_env && *gate_env == '1') ? 1 : 0;
hakmem_env_snapshot_load(&g_hakmem_env_snapshot);
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ready = 1;

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// - Lazy init with version-based refresh (follows tiny_front_v3_snapshot pattern)
// - Learner interlock: tiny_metadata_cache_eff = cache && !learner
//
// E3-4 Extension: Constructor init to eliminate lazy check overhead
// - ENV: HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0/1 (default 0)
// - When =1: Gate init runs in constructor (before main)
// - Eliminates 3.22% lazy init check overhead
//
// Benefits:
// - 3 TLS reads → 1 TLS read (66% reduction)
// - 3 lazy init checks → 1 lazy init check
// - Expected gain: +1-3% (conservative from 3.26% overhead)
// - E3-4: Lazy init check → no check (constructor init)
// - Expected gain: +1-3% (E1) + +0.5-1.5% (E3-4)
#ifndef HAK_ENV_SNAPSHOT_BOX_H
#define HAK_ENV_SNAPSHOT_BOX_H
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return &g_hakmem_env_snapshot;
}
// E3-4: Global gate state (defined in hakmem_env_snapshot_box.c)
extern int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate;
extern int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode;
// ENV gate: default OFF (research box, set =1 to enable)
// E3-4: Dual-mode - constructor init (fast) or legacy lazy init (fallback)
static inline bool hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled(void) {
static int g = -1;
if (__builtin_expect(g == -1, 0)) {
// E3-4 Fast path: constructor mode (no lazy check, just global read)
// Default is OFF, so ctor_mode==1 is UNLIKELY.
if (__builtin_expect(g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode == 1, 0)) {
return g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate != 0;
}
// Legacy path: lazy init (fallback when HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0)
if (__builtin_expect(g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate == -1, 0)) {
const char* e = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT");
if (e && *e) {
g = (*e == '1') ? 1 : 0;
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = (*e == '1') ? 1 : 0;
} else {
g = 0; // default: OFF (research box)
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = 0; // default: OFF (research box)
}
}
return g != 0;
return g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate != 0;
}
#endif // HAK_ENV_SNAPSHOT_BOX_H

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- **Status**: ✅ GOMixed 10-run: **+3.92% avg / +4.01% median**)→ default OFFopt-in
- **Effect**: `tiny_c7_ultra_enabled_env/tiny_front_v3_enabled/tiny_metadata_cache_enabled` のホット ENV gate を snapshot 1 本に集約
- **Rollback**: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=0`
- **Phase 4 E3-4ENV Constructor Init** ✅ GO (opt-in):
```sh
# Requires E1
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=1
```
- **Status**: ✅ GOMixed 10-run: **+4.75% mean / +4.35% median**)→ default OFFopt-in
- **Effect**: `hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled()` の lazy gate 判定を constructor init で短絡hot path の分岐/ロード削減)
- **Note**: “constructor での pre-main init” を効かせたい場合は、プロセス起動前に ENV を設定するbench_profile putenv だけでは遅い)
- **Rollback**: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0`
- v2 系は触らないC7_SAFE では Pool v2 / Tiny v2 は常時 OFF
- FREE_POLICY/THP を触る実験例(現在の HEAD では必須ではなく、組み合わせによっては微マイナスになる場合もある):
```sh

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# Phase 4 Comprehensive Status Analysis
**Date**: 2025-12-14
**Analyst**: Claude Code
**Baseline**: E1 enabled (~45M ops/s)
---
## Part 1: E2 Freeze Decision Analysis
### Test Data Review
**E2 Configuration**: HAKMEM_TINY_ALLOC_DUALHOT (C0-C3 fast path for alloc)
**Baseline**: HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1 (E1 enabled)
**Test**: 10-run A/B, 20M iterations, ws=400
#### Statistical Analysis
| Metric | Baseline (E2=0) | Optimized (E2=1) | Delta |
|--------|-----------------|------------------|-------|
| Mean | 45.40M ops/s | 45.30M ops/s | -0.21% |
| Median | 45.51M ops/s | 45.22M ops/s | -0.62% |
| StdDev | 0.38M (0.84% CV) | 0.49M (1.07% CV) | +28% variance |
#### Variance Consistency Analysis
**Baseline runs** (DUALHOT=0):
- Range: 44.60M - 45.90M (1.30M spread)
- Runs within ±1% of mean: 9/10 (90%)
- Outliers: Run 8 (44.60M, -1.76% from mean)
**Optimized runs** (DUALHOT=1):
- Range: 44.59M - 46.28M (1.69M spread)
- Runs within ±1% of mean: 8/10 (80%)
- Outliers: Run 2 (46.28M, +2.16% from mean), Run 3 (44.59M, -1.58% from mean)
**Observation**: Higher variance in optimized version suggests branch misprediction or cache effects.
#### Comparison to Free DUALHOT Success
| Path | DUALHOT Result | Reason |
|------|----------------|--------|
| **Free** | **+13.0%** | Skips policy_snapshot() + tiny_route_for_class() for C0-C3 (48% of frees) |
| **Alloc** | **-0.21%** | Route already cached (Phase 3 C3), C0-C3 check adds branch without bypassing cost |
**Root Cause**:
- Free path: C0-C3 optimization skips **expensive operations** (policy snapshot + route lookup)
- Alloc path: C0-C3 optimization skips **already-cached operations** (static routing eliminates lookup)
- Net effect: Branch overhead ≈ Savings → neutral
### E2 Freeze Recommendation
**Decision**: ✅ **DEFINITIVE FREEZE**
**Rationale**:
1. **Result is consistent**: All 10 runs showed similar pattern (no bimodal distribution)
2. **Not a measurement error**: StdDev 0.38M-0.49M is normal for this workload
3. **Root cause understood**: Alloc path already optimized via C3 static routing
4. **Free vs Alloc asymmetry explained**: Free skips expensive ops, alloc skips cheap cached ops
5. **No alternative conditions warranted**:
- Different workload (C6-heavy): Won't help - same route caching applies
- Different iteration count: Won't change fundamental branch cost vs savings trade-off
- Combined flags: No synergy available - route caching is already optimal
**Conclusion**: E2 is a **structural dead-end** for Mixed workload. Alloc route optimization saturated by C3.
---
## Part 2: Fresh Perf Profile Analysis (E1 Enabled)
### Profile Configuration
**Command**: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1 perf record -F 999 -- ./bench_random_mixed_hakmem 40000000 400 1`
**Throughput**: 45.26M ops/s
**Samples**: 946 samples, 3.25B cycles
### Top Functions (self% >= 2.0%)
| Rank | Function | self% | Change from Pre-E1 | Category |
|------|----------|-------|-------------------|----------|
| 1 | free | 22.19% | +2.5pp (from ~19%) | Wrapper |
| 2 | tiny_alloc_gate_fast | 18.99% | +3.6pp (from 15.37%) | Alloc Gate |
| 3 | main | 15.21% | No change | Benchmark |
| 4 | malloc | 13.36% | No change | Wrapper |
| 5 | free_tiny_fast_cold | 7.32% | +1.5pp (from 5.84%) | Free Path |
| 6 | hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled | 3.22% | **NEW (was 0% combined)** | ENV Gate |
| 7 | tiny_region_id_write_header | 2.60% | +0.1pp (from 2.50%) | Header |
| 8 | unified_cache_push | 2.56% | -1.4pp (from 3.97%) | Cache |
| 9 | tiny_route_for_class | 2.29% | +0.01pp (from 2.28%) | Routing |
| 10 | small_policy_v7_snapshot | 2.26% | No data | Policy |
| 11 | tiny_c7_ultra_alloc | 2.16% | -1.8pp (from 3.97%) | C7 Alloc |
### E1 Impact Analysis
**Expected**: E1 consolidates 3 ENV gates (3.26% self%) → 1 TLS read
**Actual**: `hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled` shows 3.22% self%
**Interpretation**:
- ENV overhead **shifted** from 3 separate functions → 1 function
- **NOT eliminated** - still paying 3.22% for ENV checking
- E1's +3.92% gain likely from **reduced TLS pressure** (fewer TLS variables), not eliminated checks
- The snapshot approach caches results, reducing repeated getenv() calls
**Surprise findings**:
1. **tiny_alloc_gate_fast increased** from 15.37% → 18.99% (+3.6pp)
- Possible reason: Other functions got faster (relative %), or I-cache effects
2. **hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled is NEW hot spot** (3.22%)
- This is the consolidation point - still significant overhead
3. **unified_cache_push decreased** from 3.97% → 2.56% (-1.4pp)
- Good sign: Cache operations more efficient
### Hot Spot Distribution
**Pre-E1** (Phase 4 D3 baseline):
- ENV gates (3 functions): 3.26%
- tiny_alloc_gate_fast: 15.37%
- free_tiny_fast_cold: 5.84%
- **Total measured overhead**: ~24.5%
**Post-E1** (current):
- ENV snapshot (1 function): 3.22%
- tiny_alloc_gate_fast: 18.99%
- free_tiny_fast_cold: 7.32%
- **Total measured overhead**: ~29.5%
**Analysis**: Overhead increased in absolute %, but throughput increased +3.92%. This suggests:
- Baseline got faster (other code optimized)
- Relative % shifted to measured functions
- Perf sampling variance (946 samples has ~±3% error margin)
---
## Part 3: E3 Candidate Identification
### Methodology
**Selection Criteria**:
1. self% >= 5% (significant impact)
2. Not already heavily optimized (avoid saturated areas)
3. Different approach from route/TLS optimization (explore new vectors)
### Candidate Analysis
#### Candidate E3-1: tiny_alloc_gate_fast (18.99% self%) - ROUTING SATURATION
**Current State**:
- Phase 3 C3: Static routing (+2.20% gain)
- Phase 4 D3: Alloc gate shape (+0.56% neutral)
- Phase 4 E2: Per-class fast path (-0.21% neutral)
**Why it's 18.99%**:
- Route determination: Already cached (C3)
- Branch prediction: Already tuned (D3)
- Per-class specialization: No benefit (E2)
**Remaining Overhead**:
- Function call overhead (not inlined)
- ENV snapshot check (3.22% now consolidated)
- Size→class conversion (hak_tiny_size_to_class)
- Wrapper→gate dispatch
**Optimization Approach**: **INLINING + DISPATCH OPTIMIZATION**
- **Strategy**: Inline tiny_alloc_gate_fast into malloc wrapper
- Eliminate function call overhead (save ~5-10 cycles)
- Improve I-cache locality (malloc + gate in same cache line)
- Enable cross-function optimization (compiler can optimize malloc→gate→fast_path as one unit)
- **Expected Gain**: +1-2% (reduce 18.99% self by 10-15% = ~2pp overall)
- **Risk**: Medium (I-cache pressure, as seen in A3 -4% regression)
**Recommendation**: **DEFER** - Route optimization saturated, inlining has I-cache risk
---
#### Candidate E3-2: free (22.19% self%) - WRAPPER OVERHEAD
**Current State**:
- Phase 2 B4: Wrapper hot/cold split (+1.47% gain)
- Wrapper shape already optimized (rare checks in cold path)
**Why it's 22.19%**:
- This is the `free()` wrapper function (libc entry point)
- Includes: LD mode check, jemalloc check, diagnostics, then dispatch to free_tiny_fast
**Optimization Approach**: **WRAPPER BYPASS (IFUNC) or Function Pointer Caching**
- **Strategy 1 (IFUNC)**: Use GNU IFUNC to resolve malloc/free at load time
- Direct binding: `malloc → tiny_alloc_gate_fast` (no wrapper layer)
- Risk: HIGH (ABI compatibility, thread-safety)
- **Strategy 2 (Function Pointer)**: Cache `g_free_impl` in TLS
- Check once at thread init, then direct call
- Risk: Medium, Lower gain (+1-2%)
**Recommendation**: **HIGH PRIORITY** - Large potential gain, prototype with function pointer approach first
---
#### Candidate E3-3: free_tiny_fast_cold (7.32% self%) - COLD PATH OPTIMIZATION
**Current State**:
- Phase FREE-DUALHOT: Hot/cold split (+13% gain for C0-C3 hot path)
- Cold path handles C4-C7 (~50% of frees)
**Optimization Approach**: **C4-C7 ROUTE SPECIALIZATION**
- **Strategy**: Create per-class cold paths (similar to E2 alloc attempt)
- **Expected Gain**: +0.5-1.0%
- **Risk**: Low
**Recommendation**: **MEDIUM PRIORITY** - Incremental gain, but may hit diminishing returns like E2
---
#### Candidate E3-4: hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled (3.22% self%) - ENV OVERHEAD REDUCTION ⭐
**Current State**:
- Phase 4 E1: ENV snapshot consolidation (+3.92% gain)
- 3 separate ENV gates → 1 consolidated snapshot
**Why it's 3.22%**:
- This IS the optimization (consolidation point)
- Still checking `g_hakmem_env_snapshot.initialized` on every call
- TLS read overhead (1 TLS variable vs 3, but still 1 read per hot path)
**Optimization Approach**: **LAZY INIT ELIMINATION**
- **Strategy**: Force ENV snapshot initialization at library load time (constructor)
- Use `__attribute__((constructor))` to init before main()
- Eliminate `if (!initialized)` check in hot path
- Make `hakmem_env_get()` a pure TLS read (no branch)
- **Expected Gain**: +0.5-1.5% (eliminate 3.22% check overhead)
- **Risk**: Low (standard initialization pattern)
- **Implementation**:
```c
__attribute__((constructor))
static void hakmem_env_snapshot_init_early(void) {
hakmem_env_snapshot_init(); // Force init before any alloc/free
}
static inline const hakmem_env_snapshot* hakmem_env_get(void) {
return &g_hakmem_env_snapshot; // No check, just return
}
```
**Recommendation**: **HIGH PRIORITY** - Clean win, low risk, eliminates E1's remaining overhead
---
#### Candidate E3-5: tiny_region_id_write_header (2.60% self%) - HEADER WRITE OPTIMIZATION
**Current State**:
- Phase 1 A3: always_inline attempt → -4.00% regression (NO-GO)
- I-cache pressure issue identified
**Optimization Approach**: **SELECTIVE INLINING**
- **Strategy**: Inline only for hot classes (C7 ULTRA, C0-C3 LEGACY)
- **Expected Gain**: +0.5-1.0%
- **Risk**: Medium (I-cache effects)
**Recommendation**: **LOW PRIORITY** - A3 already explored, I-cache risk remains
---
### E3 Candidate Ranking
| Rank | Candidate | self% | Approach | Expected Gain | Risk | ROI |
|------|-----------|-------|----------|---------------|------|-----|
| **1** | **hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled** | **3.22%** | **Constructor init** | **+0.5-1.5%** | **Low** | **⭐⭐⭐** |
| **2** | **free wrapper** | **22.19%** | **Function pointer cache** | **+1-2%** | **Medium** | **⭐⭐⭐** |
| 3 | tiny_alloc_gate_fast | 18.99% | Inlining | +1-2% | High (I-cache) | ⭐⭐ |
| 4 | free_tiny_fast_cold | 7.32% | Route specialization | +0.5-1.0% | Low | ⭐⭐ |
| 5 | tiny_region_id_write_header | 2.60% | Selective inline | +0.5-1.0% | Medium | ⭐ |
---
## Part 4: Summary & Recommendations
### E2 Final Decision
**Decision**: ✅ **FREEZE DEFINITIVELY**
**Rationale**:
1. **Result is consistent**: -0.21% mean, -0.62% median across 10 runs
2. **Root cause clear**: Alloc route optimization saturated by Phase 3 C3 static routing
3. **Free vs Alloc asymmetry**: Free DUALHOT skips expensive ops, alloc skips cached ops
4. **No alternative testing needed**: Workload/iteration changes won't fix structural issue
5. **Lesson learned**: Per-class specialization only works when bypassing uncached overhead
**Action**:
- Keep `HAKMEM_TINY_ALLOC_DUALHOT=0` as default (research box frozen)
- Document in CURRENT_TASK.md as NEUTRAL result
- No further investigation warranted
---
### Perf Findings (E1 Enabled Baseline)
**Throughput**: 45.26M ops/s (+3.92% from pre-E1 baseline)
**Hot Spots** (self% >= 5%):
1. free (22.19%) - Wrapper overhead
2. tiny_alloc_gate_fast (18.99%) - Route overhead (saturated)
3. main (15.21%) - Benchmark driver
4. malloc (13.36%) - Wrapper overhead
5. free_tiny_fast_cold (7.32%) - C4-C7 free path
**E1 Impact**:
- ENV overhead consolidated: 3.26% (3 functions) → 3.22% (1 function)
- Gain from reduced TLS pressure: +3.92%
- **Remaining opportunity**: Eliminate lazy init check (3.22% → 0%)
**New Hot Spots**:
- hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled: 3.22% (consolidation point)
**Changes from Pre-E1**:
- tiny_alloc_gate_fast: +3.6pp (15.37% → 18.99%)
- free: +2.5pp (~19% → 22.19%)
- unified_cache_push: -1.4pp (3.97% → 2.56%)
---
### E3 Recommendation
**Primary Target**: **hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled (E3-4)**
**Approach**: Constructor-based initialization
- Force ENV snapshot init at library load time
- Eliminate lazy init check in hot path
- Make `hakmem_env_get()` a pure TLS read (no branch)
**Expected Gain**: +0.5-1.5%
**Implementation Complexity**: Low (2-day task)
- Add `__attribute__((constructor))` function
- Remove init check from hakmem_env_get()
- A/B test with 10-run Mixed + 5-run C6-heavy
**Rationale**:
1. **Low risk**: Standard initialization pattern (used by jemalloc, tcmalloc)
2. **Clear gain**: Eliminates 3.22% overhead (lazy init check)
3. **Compounds E1**: Completes ENV snapshot optimization started in E1
4. **Different vector**: Not route/TLS optimization - this is **initialization overhead reduction**
**Success Criteria**:
- Mean gain >= +0.5% (conservative)
- No regression on any profile
- Health check passes
---
**Secondary Target**: **free wrapper (E3-2)**
**Approach**: Function pointer caching
- Cache `g_free_impl` in TLS at thread init
- Direct call instead of LD mode check + dispatch
- Lower risk than IFUNC approach
**Expected Gain**: +1-2%
**Implementation Complexity**: Medium (3-4 day task)
**Risk**: Medium (thread-safety, initialization order)
---
### Phase 4 Status
**Active Optimizations**:
- E1 (ENV Snapshot): +3.92% ✅ GO (research box, default OFF / opt-in)
- E3-4 (ENV Constructor Init): +4.75% ✅ GO (research box, default OFF / opt-in, requires E1)
**Frozen Optimizations**:
- D3 (Alloc Gate Shape): +0.56% ⚪ NEUTRAL (research box, default OFF)
- E2 (Alloc Per-Class FastPath): -0.21% ⚪ NEUTRAL (research box, default OFF)
**Cumulative Gain** (Phase 2-4):
- B3 (Routing shape): +2.89%
- B4 (Wrapper split): +1.47%
- C3 (Static routing): +2.20%
- D1 (Free route cache): +2.19%
- E1 (ENV snapshot): +3.92%
- E3-4 (ENV ctor): +4.75% (opt-in, requires E1)
- **Total (opt-in含む): ~17%**(プロファイル/ENV 組み合わせ依存)
**Baseline参考**:
- E1=1, CTOR=0: 45.26M ops/sMixed, 40M iters, ws=400
- E1=1, CTOR=1: 46.38M ops/sMixed, 20M iters, ws=400
**Remaining Potential**:
- E3-2 (Wrapper function ptr): +1-2%
- E3-3 (Free route special): +0.5-1.0%
- **Realistic ceiling**: ~48-50M ops/s (without major redesign)
---
### Next Steps
#### Immediate (Priority 1)
1. **Freeze E2 in CURRENT_TASK.md**
- Document NEUTRAL decision (-0.21%)
- Add root cause explanation (route caching saturation)
- Mark as research box (default OFF, frozen)
2. **E3-4 の昇格ゲート(再検証)**
- E3-4 は GO 済みだが、branch hint/refresh など “足元の調整” 後に 10-run 再確認
- A/B: Mixed 10-runE1=1, CTOR=0 vs 1
- 健康診断: `scripts/verify_health_profiles.sh`
#### Short-term (Priority 2)
3. **E1/E3-4 ON の状態で perf を取り直す**
- `hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled` が Top から落ちるself% が有意に下がること
- 次の芯alloc gate / free_tiny_fast_cold / wrapperを “self% ≥ 5%” で選定
#### Long-term (Priority 3)
6. **Consider non-incremental approaches**
- Mimalloc-style TLS bucket redesign (major overhaul)
- Static-compiled routing (eliminate runtime policy)
- IFUNC for zero-overhead wrapper (high risk)
---
### Lessons Learned
#### Route Optimization Saturation
**Observation**: E2 (alloc per-class) showed -0.21% neutral despite free path success (+13%)
**Insight**:
- Route optimization has diminishing returns after static caching (C3)
- Further specialization adds branch overhead without eliminating cost
- **Lesson**: Don't pursue per-class specialization on already-cached paths
#### Shape Optimization Plateau
**Observation**: D3 (alloc gate shape) showed +0.56% neutral despite B3 success (+2.89%)
**Insight**:
- Branch prediction saturates after initial tuning
- LIKELY/UNLIKELY hints have limited benefit on well-trained branches
- **Lesson**: Shape optimization good for first pass, limited ROI after
#### ENV Consolidation Success
**Observation**: E1 (ENV snapshot) achieved +3.92% gain
**Insight**:
- Reducing TLS pressure (3 vars → 1 var) has measurable benefit
- Consolidation point still has overhead (3.22% self%)
- **Lesson**: Constructor init is next logical step (eliminate lazy check)
#### Inlining I-Cache Risk
**Observation**: A3 (header always_inline) showed -4% regression on Mixed
**Insight**:
- Aggressive inlining can thrash I-cache on mixed workloads
- Selective inlining (per-class) may work but needs careful profiling
- **Lesson**: Inlining is high-risk, constructor/caching approaches safer
---
### Realistic Expectations
**Current State**: 45M ops/s (E1 enabled)
**Target**: 48-50M ops/s (with E3-4, E3-2)
**Ceiling**: ~55-60M ops/s (without major redesign)
**Gap to mimalloc**: ~2.5x (128M vs 55M ops/s)
**Why large gap remains**:
- Architectural overhead: 4-5 layer design (wrapper → gate → policy → route → handler) vs mimalloc's 1-layer TLS buckets
- Per-call policy: hakmem evaluates policy on every call, mimalloc uses static TLS layout
- Instruction overhead: ~50-100 instructions per alloc/free vs mimalloc's ~10-15
**Next phase options**:
1. **Incremental** (E3-4, E3-2): +1-3% gains, safe, diminishing returns
2. **Structural redesign**: +20-50% potential, high risk, months of work
3. **Workload-specific tuning**: Optimize for specific profiles (C6-heavy, C7-only), not general Mixed
**Recommendation**: Pursue E3-4 (low-hanging fruit), then re-evaluate if structural redesign warranted.
---
**Analysis Complete**: 2025-12-14
**Next Action**: Implement E3-4 (ENV Constructor Init)
**Expected Timeline**: 2-3 days (design → implement → A/B → decision)

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NEUTRAL/NO-GO の場合:
- default OFF のまま freeze本線は汚さない
## NextPhase 4 E2
## NextPhase 4 E3-4
- 次の指示書: `docs/analysis/PHASE4_E2_ALLOC_PER_CLASS_FASTPATH_NEXT_INSTRUCTIONS.md`
- 設計メモ: `docs/analysis/PHASE4_E3_ENV_CONSTRUCTOR_INIT_DESIGN.md`
- 次の指示書: `docs/analysis/PHASE4_E3_ENV_CONSTRUCTOR_INIT_NEXT_INSTRUCTIONS.md`

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# Phase 4 E2: Alloc Per-Class Fast Path次の指示書
## Status2025-12-14
- 🔬 NEUTRALMixed 10-run: **-0.21% mean / -0.62% median**
- Decision: freezeresearch box, default OFF
- Results: `docs/analysis/PHASE4_E2_ALLOC_PER_CLASS_FASTPATH_AB_TEST_RESULTS.md`
- Next: `docs/analysis/PHASE4_E3_ENV_CONSTRUCTOR_INIT_NEXT_INSTRUCTIONS.md`
## Step 0: 前提E1 を ON にしてから評価)
E2 は “ENV overhead を消した状態” で効果を見たいので、まず E1 を有効化して測る。

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# Phase 4 E3-4: ENV Constructor Init 設計メモ
## 目的
E1 で統合した ENV snapshot の lazy init check3.22% self%)を排除。
**期待**: **+0.5-1.5%** 改善
---
## 結果A/B テスト)
**判定**: ✅ **GO** (+4.75%)
| Metric | Baseline (CTOR=0) | Optimized (CTOR=1) | Delta |
|--------|-------------------|-------------------|-------|
| Mean | 44.27M ops/s | 46.38M ops/s | **+4.75%** |
| Median | 44.60M ops/s | 46.53M ops/s | **+4.35%** |
**観察**:
- 期待値 +0.5-1.5% を大幅に上回る +4.75% 達成
- 全 10 run で Optimized が Baseline を上回る(一貫した改善)
- Median でも +4.35% 確認(外れ値ではない)
**分析**:
- lazy init check`if (g == -1)`)の削除効果が予想以上
- 分岐予測ミス削減 + TLS アクセスパターン改善が複合的に効いた可能性
- E1 (+3.92%) と E3-4 (+4.75%) の累積効果: **~+9%**
---
## 現状分析
### E1 完了後の状態
- `hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled()`: 3.22% self%perf profile
- 原因: 毎回の lazy init check`static int g = -1` + `getenv()`
```c
// 現在の実装core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.h:51-62
static inline bool hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled(void) {
static int g = -1;
if (__builtin_expect(g == -1, 0)) { // ← この分岐が 3.22%
const char* e = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT");
if (e && *e) {
g = (*e == '1') ? 1 : 0;
} else {
g = 0;
}
}
return g != 0;
}
```
### 問題
1. **分岐コスト**: `if (g == -1)` が hot path で毎回評価
2. **予測ミス**: first call で branch misprediction
3. **関数呼び出しオーバーヘッド**: inline でも分岐は残る
---
## 設計
### アプローチ: Constructor Init + Direct Read
```c
// 新しい実装
static int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = -1;
__attribute__((constructor(101))) // priority 101: after libc init
static void hakmem_env_snapshot_gate_init(void) {
const char* e = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT");
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = (e && *e == '1') ? 1 : 0;
}
static inline bool hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled(void) {
return g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate != 0; // No branch (just load + compare)
}
```
### 利点
1. **分岐削減**: `if (g == -1)` 完全排除
2. **一度だけ**: `getenv()` は main() 前に 1 回のみ
3. **キャッシュ効率**: global read は TLS より高速L1 hit 率高い)
### リスク
| リスク | 対策 |
|--------|------|
| putenv() 後の変更が反映されない | bench_profile の `hakmem_env_snapshot_refresh_from_env()` で gate/snapshot を同期 |
| constructor order | priority 101 で libc init 後を保証 |
| fork() 安全性 | hakmem は fork-safe 設計済み |
---
## Box Theory実装計画
### L0: Env戻せる
```
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0/1 # default: 0OFF
```
- **ON (=1)**: Constructor init を使用lazy check なし)
- **OFF (=0)**: 従来の lazy init を使用rollback 可能)
### L1: ENV Constructor Box境界: 1 箇所)
#### 変更対象
- `core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.h` (変更)
- `hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled()` を 2 つのモードで実装
- `core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.c` (変更)
- Constructor 関数を追加
---
## 実装指示
### Patch 1: Constructor Init Gate
**ファイル**: `core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.c`
```c
// Global gate (not static local - avoids lazy init)
int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = -1;
int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode = -1;
// Constructor: run before main()
__attribute__((constructor(101)))
static void hakmem_env_snapshot_gate_ctor(void) {
// Read HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR (default OFF)
const char* ctor_env = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR");
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode = (ctor_env && *ctor_env == '1') ? 1 : 0;
if (g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode) {
// Constructor mode: init gate now
const char* e = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT");
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = (e && *e == '1') ? 1 : 0;
}
}
```
### Patch 2: Dual-Mode Enabled Check
**ファイル**: `core/box/hakmem_env_snapshot_box.h`
```c
// Global gate state (defined in .c)
extern int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate;
extern int g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode;
static inline bool hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled(void) {
// Fast path: constructor mode (no branch except final compare)
// Default is OFF, so ctor_mode==1 is UNLIKELY.
if (__builtin_expect(g_hakmem_env_snapshot_ctor_mode == 1, 0)) {
return g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate != 0;
}
// Slow path: legacy lazy init (fallback)
if (__builtin_expect(g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate == -1, 0)) {
const char* e = getenv("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT");
g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate = (e && *e == '1') ? 1 : 0;
}
return g_hakmem_env_snapshot_gate != 0;
}
```
---
## A/B テスト計画
### Test Matrix
| Profile | Iterations | Runs | Command |
|---------|-----------|------|---------|
| Mixed | 20M | 10 | `./bench_random_mixed_hakmem 20000000 400 1` |
### Baseline
```bash
HAKMEM_PROFILE=MIXED_TINYV3_C7_SAFE HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1 HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0 \
./bench_random_mixed_hakmem 20000000 400 1
```
### Optimized
```bash
HAKMEM_PROFILE=MIXED_TINYV3_C7_SAFE HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1 HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=1 \
./bench_random_mixed_hakmem 20000000 400 1
```
### 判定基準
- **GO**: +0.5% 以上
- **NEUTRAL**: ±0.5%(研究箱維持)
- **NO-GO**: -0.5% 以下
---
## 期待値の根拠
**なぜ +0.5-1.5% か?**
1. **現在のオーバーヘッド**: 3.22% self%
2. **削減分**: lazy init check の分岐コスト(~10-15 cycles per call
3. **削減率**: ~15-30% of 3.22% → 0.5-1.0%
4. **追加効果**: better branch predictionwarm path に分岐なし)
---
## 非目標
- snapshot refresh API の変更putenv sync は既存 API で対応)
- E1 の構造変更consolidation は維持)
- 他の ENV gate の constructor 化E3-4 は hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled のみ)

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# Phase 4 E3-4: ENV Constructor Init次の指示書
## Status2025-12-14
- ✅ 実装済みresearch box / default OFF
- A/BMixed, 10-run, iter=20M, ws=400, E1=1**+4.75% mean / +4.35% median** を観測
- ENV:
- E1: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=0/1`default 0
- E3-4: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0/1`default 0、E1=1 前提)
## ゴール
1) “E3-4 の勝ち” を再確認して固定化する
2) 本線(プリセット)へ昇格するか判断する(戻せる形で)
---
## Step 0: 前提E1 を ON にして測る)
E3-4 は `hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled()` の gate 判定を短絡する最適化なので、E1 が ON であることが前提。
---
## Step 1: Build & 健康診断(先に通す)
```sh
make bench_random_mixed_hakmem -j
scripts/verify_health_profiles.sh
```
---
## Step 2: A/BMixed 10-run
Mixed 10-runiter=20M, ws=400:
```sh
# Baseline: ctor=0
HAKMEM_PROFILE=MIXED_TINYV3_C7_SAFE \
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1 \
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0 \
./bench_random_mixed_hakmem 20000000 400 1
# Optimized: ctor=1
HAKMEM_PROFILE=MIXED_TINYV3_C7_SAFE \
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1 \
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=1 \
./bench_random_mixed_hakmem 20000000 400 1
```
判定10-run mean:
- GO: **+1.0% 以上**
- ±1%: NEUTRALresearch box 維持)
- -1% 以下: NO-GOfreeze
注意:
- “constructor の pre-main init” を効かせたい場合は、起動前に ENV を設定するbench_profile putenv だけでは遅い)。
---
## Step 3: perf で “消えたか” を確認E3-4=1
```sh
HAKMEM_PROFILE=MIXED_TINYV3_C7_SAFE \
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1 \
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=1 \
perf record -F 99 -- ./bench_random_mixed_hakmem 20000000 400 1
perf report --stdio --no-children
```
確認ポイント:
- `hakmem_env_snapshot_enabled` の self% が有意に下がるTop から落ちる
- 代わりに “snapshot 参照” が 1 箇所に集約されている
---
## Step 4: 昇格GO の場合のみ)
### Option A推奨・安全: E1 だけプリセット昇格、E3-4 は opt-in 維持
- `core/bench_profile.h``MIXED_TINYV3_C7_SAFE`:
- `bench_setenv_default("HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT","1");`
- `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR` は入れない(研究箱のまま)
- `docs/analysis/ENV_PROFILE_PRESETS.md` に E1/E3-4 の推奨セットを追記
- `CURRENT_TASK.md` を更新
### Option B攻める: E1+E3-4 をプリセット昇格
- 20-run validationmean/median 両方)を通してから
- 注意: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=1` をプリセット default にする場合、分岐 hint/期待値も合わせて見直すbaseline を汚さない)
---
## Step 5: Rollbackいつでも戻せる
```sh
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=0
HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=0
```
---
## NextPhase 4 Close
- E1/E3-4 の “どこまで本線に入れるか” を決めたら、Phase 4 は CLOSE勝ち箱はプリセットへ、研究箱は freezeにする。

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# Phase 4 Status - Executive Summary
**Date**: 2025-12-14
**Status**: E1 GOopt-in, E2 FROZEN, E3-4 GOopt-in
**Baseline**: Mixed 20M/ws=400E1/E3-4 の ON/OFF に依存。結果は各 A/B セクション参照)
---
## Quick Status
### E2 Decision: FREEZE ✅ (NEUTRAL)
**Result**: -0.21% mean, -0.62% median (NEUTRAL)
**Why Freeze?**
- Alloc route optimization saturated by Phase 3 C3 (static routing)
- Free DUALHOT worked (+13%) because it skipped expensive ops
- Alloc DUALHOT doesn't work (-0.21%) because route already cached
- **Lesson**: Per-class specialization only helps when bypassing uncached overhead
**Action**: Keep as research box (default OFF), no further investigation
---
## E1/E3-4 Results (Mixed A/B)
### E1: ENV Snapshot Consolidation ✅ GO (opt-in)
**Result**: +3.92% avg, +4.01% median
**ENV**: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1`default OFF
### E3-4: ENV Constructor Init ✅ GO (opt-in)
**Result**: +4.75% mean, +4.35% medianE1=1 前提)
**ENV**: `HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT=1 HAKMEM_ENV_SNAPSHOT_CTOR=1`default OFF
**Note**: “constructor での pre-main init” を効かせたい場合はプロセス起動前に ENV を設定bench_profile putenv だけでは遅い)
---
## Phase 4 Cumulative Status
**Active**:
- E1 (ENV Snapshot): +3.92% ✅ GOopt-in
- E3-4 (ENV CTOR): +4.75% ✅ GOopt-in, requires E1
**Frozen**:
- D3 (Alloc Gate Shape): +0.56% ⚪
- E2 (Alloc Per-Class FastPath): -0.21% ⚪
## Next Actions
1. E3-4 の “hint/refresh” 調整後に 10-run 再確認(昇格前の最終ゲート)
2. GO 維持なら `ENV_PROFILE_PRESETS.md``CURRENT_TASK.md` に “E1+E3-4 の推奨セット” を明記
3. E1/E3-4 ON の状態で perf を取り直して次の芯を選ぶalloc gate / free_tiny_fast_cold など)
---
## Key Lessons
1. **Route optimization saturated**: C3 already cached routes, E2 no benefit
2. **Shape optimization plateaued**: D3 +0.56% neutral, branch prediction saturated
3. **ENV consolidation successful**: E1 +3.92%, constructor init is next step
4. **Different optimization vectors needed**: Move beyond route/shape to init/dispatch overhead
---
**Full Analysis**: `/mnt/workdisk/public_share/hakmem/docs/analysis/PHASE4_COMPREHENSIVE_STATUS_ANALYSIS.md`

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#!/usr/bin/env bash
set -euo pipefail
root_dir="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")/.." && pwd)"
cd "$root_dir"
if [[ ! -x ./bench_random_mixed_hakmem || ! -x ./bench_mid_large_mt_hakmem ]]; then
make bench_random_mixed_hakmem bench_mid_large_mt_hakmem -j
fi
echo "== Health Profile 1/2: MIXED_TINYV3_C7_SAFE =="
HAKMEM_PROFILE=MIXED_TINYV3_C7_SAFE ./bench_random_mixed_hakmem 1000000 400 1
echo
echo "== Health Profile 2/2: C6_HEAVY_LEGACY_POOLV1 =="
HAKMEM_PROFILE=C6_HEAVY_LEGACY_POOLV1 ./bench_mid_large_mt_hakmem 1 1000000 400 1
echo
echo "OK: health profiles passed"