Performance of various computers using standard linear equations software in a FORTRAN environment

ABSTRACT

This note compares the performance of different computer systems while solving dense systems of linear equations using the LINPACK software in a Fortran environment. About 100 computers, ranging from a CRAY X-MP to the 68000 based systems such as the Apollo and SUN Workstations to IBM PC's, are compared.

REFERENCES

• 1: [1] J. J. Dongarra, J. R. Bunch, C. B. Moler, and G. W. Stewart, LINPACK Users' Guide, SIAM Publications, Philadelphia, 1979.
• 2: C. L. Lawson , R. J. Hanson , D. R. Kincaid , F. T. Krogh, Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms for Fortran Usage, ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software (TOMS), v.5 n.3, p.308-323, Sept. 1979 [doi>10.1145/355841.355847]
• 3: Jack J. Dongarra , Stanley C. Eisenstat, Squeezing the most out of an algorithm in CRAY FORTRAN, ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software (TOMS), v.10 n.3, p.219-230, Sept. 1984 [doi>10.1145/1271.319413]
• 4: [4] J. J. Dongarra and D. C. Sorensen, "Linear Algebra on High-Performance Computers," Proceedings Parallel Computing 85, Ed. U. Schendel, North Holland, 3-32.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.1 THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY
      Subjects: Statistics; Suppliers
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.2 Installation Management
          Subjects: Performance and usage measurement

General Terms:
Design, Management, Measurement, Performance