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title: "Benchmark in Milliseconds"
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published_at: "2026-10-05T17:00:10.000Z"
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# Benchmark in Milliseconds

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**Published:** 2026-10-05T17:00:10.000Z
**Category:** Research
**Topics:** coding

## Summary

A micro benchmark should run for about 300 milliseconds, according to a rule of thumb that involves adjusting input size to reach that duration\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://matklad.github.io/2026/10/05/benchmark-milliseconds.html>)
- [Discussion](<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49967427>)