Well-meaning people suggest we use integer variables in C64 BASIC instead of floats as they're faster and use less memory, right? So let's give it a try! Index: 0:00 Intro 1:44 Setting up a benchmark 3:15 Floating Point vs Integer results 5:58 Explaining why so slow 7:10 Trying integers in FOR/NEXT loops 8:54 So what are they good for? 11:13 Pi break 12:27 Using FRE() to measure memory use 14:28 True/False in BASIC 15:10 Defining Functions 17:44 Memory use benchmarking 20:33 Arrays Links: BASIC Compilers: http://commodore.software/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=category&catid=53&Itemid=126 My video about BASIC benchmarking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnfAUheRnfM The entry for FRE on C64 Wiki: https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/FRE Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BedfordLvlExp Check out my podcast Growing Up '80s: https://thecouch.website/category/gu80s/