Comparing Linux C and C++ Compilers: Benchmarks and Analysis

[Andi Kleen]

Scott Robert Ladd <coyote@coyotegulch.com> writes:

> Hello,
>
> I've posted a comparison of recent GCC versions (3.3, 3.4, and the
> coming 4.0) with Intel C++ 8.1, including several benchmarks and
> "state-of-the-product" reviews. You can find the article at:
>
>      http://www.coyotegulch.com/reviews/linux_compilers/
>
> The above article replaces an older piece I published in late 2002. This
> new comparison marks what I hope will be an ongoing series that tracks
> the quality of Linux compilers.

Would it be possible to test with profile feedback too? 

More and more interesting optimizations seem to be only enabled
with that.

-Andi