C++ compiler optimization... who's on first?

[Lovens Weche]

In the may 2004 issue of the Dr. Dobb's magazine, there was a benchmark test
of popular C++ compilers. Intel came out the winner (beating VC++ 7.1).

I would like to know the ranking with the new versions of Intel's C++
comiler and VC++ 8. Does Intel beats Microsoft again???

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[Victor Bazarov]

In the may 2004 issue of the Dr. Dobb's magazine, there was a
benchmark test of popular C++ compilers. Intel came out the winner
(beating VC++ 7.1).
I would like to know the ranking with the new versions of Intel's C++
comiler and VC++ 8. Does Intel beats Microsoft again???

You should ask in 'microsoft.public.vc.*' hierarchy or use Intel's online
forum. I bet if you ask both, each will come up with their own charts of
performance improvements and benchmarks showing how they beat the other
one.

We don't compare compilers based on benchmarks except one: which is the
most compliant. And so far neither of the two is 100%.

V

 

[Kaz Kylheku]

In the may 2004 issue of the Dr. Dobb's magazine, there was a benchmark test
of popular C++ compilers. Intel came out the winner (beating VC++ 7.1).

This would be like a three-legged race: which team can run fastest,
subject to a severe handicap. That is: who can compile best for one of
the most idiotic instruction set architectures known to man.

 

[Jack Klein]

This would be like a three-legged race: which team can run fastest,
subject to a severe handicap. That is: who can compile best for one of
the most idiotic instruction set architectures known to man.

<off-topic>

"The most idiotic instruction set architectures known to man."???

Have you spent much time with 8051, PIC, or most DSPs more than 3 or 4
years old?

</off-topic>

 

[Ian Collins]

<off-topic>

"The most idiotic instruction set architectures known to man."???

Have you spent much time with 8051, PIC, or most DSPs more than 3 or 4
years old?

8051 is kindergarten stuff compared with x86, as for DSPs, just remember
to leave your prior knowledge at the door!

<even more OT>
Just think how much better the PC would have been if IBM had used the 68K.