JDK-8033426 : Scale initial NewSize using NewRatio if not set on command line
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: hotspot
  • Sub-Component: gc
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2014-02-03
  • Updated: 2014-07-29
  • Resolved: 2014-02-13
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8u20Fixed 9 b04Fixed
Description
Right now the initial NewSize is the same as the minimal NewSize if not set on the command line. For a large heap this is not optimal. NewRatio is currently used for sizing Old vs New for the maximum sizes, it should also be used for initial sizes.
Comments
We want this enhancement to be backported to 8u20 to get rid of the regression in 8 where the default young generation size is always 1.5M. Doing an ILW to get proper prio. ILW => MHL => P3 Impact: Medium, unexpectedly low young generation size. Will cause early GCs. Likelihood: High, always with default settings. Workaround: Low, set NewSize.
24-04-2014