https://bugs.dpdk.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1639

            Bug ID: 1639
           Summary: GCC might generate Intel® AVX instructions for
                    processors without Intel® AVX support
           Product: DPDK
           Version: unspecified
          Hardware: All
                OS: All
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
          Severity: normal
          Priority: Normal
         Component: other
          Assignee: dev@dpdk.org
          Reporter: nandinipersad...@gmail.com
  Target Milestone: ---

When compiling DPDK (and any DPDK app), gcc may generate Intel® AVX
instructions, even when the processor does not support Intel® AVX.

Implication:
Any DPDK app might crash while starting up.

Resolution/Workaround:
Either compile using icc or set EXTRA_CFLAGS='-O3' prior to compilation.

Affected Environment/Platform:
Platforms which processor does not support Intel® AVX.

Driver/Module:
Environment Abstraction Layer (EAL).

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