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### 6.8 Processor limitations

Certain processors have limitations on the size of the parameters and local variables in routines. This is shown in table (6.6).

Table 6.6: | Maximum limits for processors
Processor | Parameters | Local variables
Intel 80x86 (all) | 64K | No limit
Motorola 68020 (default) | 32K | No limit
Motorola 68000 | 32K | 32K

Furthermore, the m68k compiler, in 68000 mode, limits the size of data elements to 32K (arrays, records, objects, etc.). This restriction does not exist in 68020 mode.

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