Multi-core architectures: Complexities of performance prediction and the impact of cache topology

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2009-10-26

arxiv.org/abs/0910.4865v1

Computer Science

Performance

18 pages

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The balance metric is a simple approach to estimate the performance of bandwidth-limited loop kernels. However, applying the method to in-cache situations and modern multi-core architectures yields unsatisfactory results. This paper analyzes the in uence of cache hierarchy design on performance predictions for bandwidth-limited loop kernels on current mainstream processors. We present a diagnostic model with improved predictive power, correcting the limitations of the simple balance metric. The importance of code execution overhead even in bandwidth-bound situations is emphasized. Finally we analyze the impact of synchronization overhead on multi-threaded performance with a special emphasis on the in uence of cache topology.

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