For integer(4) :: p(4) = (/2,4,1,3/) integer(4) :: q(4) = (/2,4,1,3/) p(q) = (/(i, i = 1, 4)/)
gfortran generates an unneeded temporary, which is only needed for integer(4) :: p(4) = (/2,4,1,3/) p(p) = (/(i, i = 1, 4)/) Cf. PR 33749 -- Summary: Unneeded temporary generated for LHS index of array assignment Product: gcc Version: 4.3.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Keywords: missed-optimization Severity: enhancement Priority: P3 Component: fortran AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: burnus at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=33850