CMP{cond} Rn, Operand2

CMN{cond} Rn, Operand2

where:

These instructions compare the value in a register with Operand2. They update the condition flags on the result, but do not place the result in any register.

The CMP instruction subtracts the value of Operand2 from the value in Rn. This is the same as a SUBS instruction, except that the result is discarded.

The CMN instruction adds the value of Operand2 to the value in Rn. This is the same as an ADDS instruction, except that the result is discarded.

In certain circumstances, the assembler can substitute CMN for CMP, or CMP for CMN. Be aware of this when reading disassembly listings.

You cannot use PC for any operand in any data processing instruction that has a register-controlled shift.

You can use PC (R15) in these ARM instructions without register controlled shift but this is deprecated in ARMv6T2 and above.

If you use PC as Rn in ARM instructions, the value used is the address of the instruction plus 8.

You cannot use PC for any operand in these Thumb instructions.

You can use SP for Rn in ARM and Thumb instructions.

You can use SP for Rm in ARM instructions but this is deprecated in ARMv6T2 and above.

You can use SP for Rm in a 16-bit Thumb CMP Rn, Rm instruction but this is deprecated in ARMv6T2 and above. Other use of SP for Rm is not permitted in Thumb.

These instructions update the N, Z, C and V flags according to the result.

The following forms of these instructions are available in Thumb code, and are 16-bit instructions:

    CMP     r2, r9
    CMN     r0, #6400
    CMPGT   sp, r7, LSL #2

    CMP     r2, pc, ASR r0 ; PC not permitted with register-controlled shift