Timing |
Sender waits for receiver to get message |
Sender proceeds without waiting |
Flow Control |
Automatic through sender blocking |
Requires explicit management |
Complexity |
Lower, due to direct coordination |
Higher, due to indirect handling |
Use Case |
Best for tightly coupled tasks |
Best for independent tasks |
Performance |
Can be slower due to waits |
Higher, as no waiting is involved |
Resource Utilization |
Lower during waits |
Higher, as tasks keep running |