> > I typically use 64-bit platforms nowadays, where the issue is moot. When I do
> > use 32-bit platforms, I normally configure --with-wide-int. There is roughly a
> > 30% CPU hit and maybe a 60% hit on virtual memory, but it's worth it to me (I
> > normally don't notice the difference).
>
> Thanks, that about summarizes what I see here as well.

Are we talking of a 30% CPU hit in non-optimized builds, right?