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| Metric | Python (CPython) | Firecracker | containerd | MLX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | B71 | B70 | B-66 | D47 |
| Type | Language | MicroVM | Container | |
| Execution | interpreted | aot | hybrid | jit |
| Interface | cli | api | platform | sdk |
| Cold Start | 50ms | 125ms | 100ms | 500ms |
| Memory | 15MB | 5MB | 20MB | 200MB |
| Startup | 10ms | 100ms | 20ms | 100ms |
| Isolation | process | microvm | container | process |
| Maturity | production | production | production | stable |
| Languages | Python | Any | Any | Python, C++, Swift |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
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