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Feb 10, 2024 · Game Development
Unveiling the Fast Inverse Square Root: How a 1999 Game Engine Cut Computation Time by 4×
The Fast Inverse Square Root algorithm, invented by John Carmack for Quake III Arena, uses a clever magic constant and Newton‑Raphson iteration to compute 1/√x far faster than traditional methods, dramatically reducing floating‑point workload in real‑time graphics.
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