Continuous (CDRX) and discontinuous (DDRX) dynamic recrystallizations in the hot working range are compared on the basis of large strain flow curves and EBSD measurements. The same basic mechanisms occur in the two cases, but with different kinetics leading to distinct textures and microstructures. Furthermore, a transition from CDRX to DDRX may occur in high stacking fault energy metals at very high levels of purity.