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The auto-vectorisation optimisation is a part of the GNU Compiler Collection. The optimisation is:

an optimisation that automates loop vectorisation at tree-SSA level - and is therefore very much not just PPC specific;

not IBMs (i.e. not 'their "GCC Auto-Vectorisation Compiler"').

"IBM hasn't reported on the other embedded benchmarks yet and the results will vary depending on the degree of parallelisation applicable, but that 182% performance gain came simply from making better software use of hardware facilities that have been built in and functional for years - and are now available on Microsoft's X360, Sony's forthcoming Playstation3, and IBM's own Cell and other PPC based gear - but not on anyone's new Mac."

Anyone using a Mac that benefits from improvements made to the GCC 4x release will receive performance improvements.

Posted by: Peter Cowling   Posted on: 08/30/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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