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Using Memory<T> and MemoryPool<T> to eliminate GC garbage spikes in C# [v2.4 Technical Discussion]

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Vor 3 Wochen · Jul 28, 2026 10:49 AM
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When allocating buffers for large memory dumps or packet arrays in C#:

Instead of new byte[65536] which triggers Garbage Collector Gen-2 collections:

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using (IMemoryOwner<byte> owner = MemoryPool<byte>.Shared.Rent(65536)) {
    Memory<byte> memory = owner.Memory;
    ReadProcessMemory(hProcess, baseAddress, memory.Span, out _);
    ProcessData(memory.Span);
} // Buffer is automatically returned to shared memory pool on disposal!

GC pause times drop from 15ms down to 0.00ms!

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Vor 3 Wochen · Jul 28, 2026 2:07 PM
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Memory pooling is mandatory for any serious high-performance C# application.

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Vor 3 Wochen · Jul 29, 2026 3:54 AM
#3

Eliminates GC stutter during high-FPS gameplay.