How does using the LEA instruction differ from using the OFFSET operator with MOV?

Question

How does using the LEA instruction differ from using the OFFSET operator with MOV? Create program code that would illustrate an instance where OFFSET would be used and another where LEA would be appropriate.

code in assembly language.

Answer 1

Hi Rahul,

The LEA retrieves the address of the item while the MOV instruction retrieves the exact value of the variable at the address.