Title :
SISAL versus Fortran: a comparison using the Livermore Loops
Author :
Cann, David ; Feo, John
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., CA, USA
Abstract :
The authors compare the performance of SISAL, an application language for parallel numerical computations, and Fortran. The intent is to show that applicative programs, when compiled using a set of powerful yet simple optimization techniques, can achieve sequential execution speeds comparable to Fortran, and automatically utilize conventional shared memory multiprocessors
Keywords :
mathematics computing; parallel languages; parallel programming; performance evaluation; SISAL; optimizing compiler; parallel numerical computations; sequential execution speeds; shared memory multiprocessors; Application software; Computer applications; Concurrent computing; Contracts; Kernel; Parallel machines; Parallel programming; Program processors; Programming profession; System performance;
Conference_Titel :
Supercomputing '90., Proceedings of
Conference_Location :
New York, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2056-0
DOI :
10.1109/SUPERC.1990.130079
