On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:41:36AM +0800, 王贇  [off-list ref] wrote:

Actually whatever the memory node sets or cpu allow sets is, it will
take effect on task's behavior regarding memory location and cpu
location, while the locality only care about the results rather than
the sets.

My previous response missed much of the context, so it was a bit off.

I see what you mean by the locality now. Alas, I can't assess whether
it's the right thing to do regarding NUMA behavior that you try to
optimize (i.e. you need an answer from someone more familiar with NUMA
balancing).

Michal