> … benchmarks game is a gimmick …
What exactly is it designed to attract attention to?
> … should not be taken seriously.
Because?
> … fully memory safe.
Here's the problem, the programs are explicitly required to use function calls but:
;; * redefine eval-A as a macro
I fail to see the reason for you presenting the facts in this manner especially the "stupidly dangerous things part" which is of course totally inaccurate. (safety 0) has its uses (e.g. like Rust unsafe).
Your conclusions are not indicative of real world performance.