Power optimization doesn’t improve memory footprint. In fact, it can do the opposite and increase memory allocation. Think tradeoffs between memory and processing, e.g. caching of intermediate results.
Sure, but that’s just a single facet of optimization, and I think it could be argued that just requiring developers to take a closer look at their usage could in many cases free up enough memory to cancel out intentional increases memory usage, meaning in many cases memory usage is nearly unchanged while other facets of performance are improved. It’s still an overall win.
