What is the best value of R parameter?

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Closed felgarte closed 6 years ago

felgarte commented 6 years ago

Most of the examples the value is 8, but when I decrease the number ('till 1) the execution time it goes down considerably.

Can someone explain to me what incidence R has and what is the lowest number to use it?

Thanks!

dchest commented 6 years ago

The best value for today's and near future computers is 8.