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diff --git a/arch/x86/Kconfig b/arch/x86/Kconfig index 32ada97c964d..cfd78c87a573 100644 --- a/arch/x86/Kconfig +++ b/arch/x86/Kconfig @@ -498,6 +498,19 @@ config PARAVIRT over full virtualization. However, when run without a hypervisor the kernel is theoretically slower and slightly larger. +config PARAVIRT_SPINLOCKS + bool "Paravirtualization layer for spinlocks" + depends on PARAVIRT && SMP && EXPERIMENTAL + ---help--- + Paravirtualized spinlocks allow a pvops backend to replace the + spinlock implementation with something virtualization-friendly + (for example, block the virtual CPU rather than spinning). + + Unfortunately the downside is an up to 5% performance hit on + native kernels, with various workloads. + + If you are unsure how to answer this question, answer N. + config PARAVIRT_CLOCK bool default n |