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How does Rust interact with CPU cache coherence (MESI protocol)?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
Rust atomics map memory ordering to hardware cache coherence rules.
Deep explanation
MESI ensures cache consistency. Rust memory ordering defines when writes become visible across cores via fences.
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