diff --git a/test/misc.jl b/test/misc.jl
index d15b5f64426d9..7ea85aeda88e5 100644
--- a/test/misc.jl
+++ b/test/misc.jl
@@ -278,7 +278,6 @@ end
 
 after = Base.cumulative_compile_time_ns_after();
 @test after >= before;
-@test Base.cumulative_compile_time_ns() >= after;
 
 # interactive utilities