🚀 go-pugleaf

lamaster@pioneer.arc.nasa.gov (Hugh LaMaster) writes:
>	...
>:I have only limited experience with the new, fast-only-in-cache, machines,
>:but I have to say that the code you need to get optimum performance is
>:even more non-intuitive than that for the older vector architecture machines.
>:Even worse, code which was previously optimal for vector machines, and which
>:was OK on a wide variety of other machines, is now pessimal for these machines

I'm a little puzzled by the discussions involving vector vs. risc s-scalar.
Given similar hardware, and an appropriate (vectorizable) algorithm
the vector method should always be much faster. Risc s-scalar machines
are still essentially SISD. Also is a true vector machine using risc
harware likely to emerge soon?
Hope my ignorance isnt too obvious.

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Rowan Hughes                                James Cook University
Marine Modelling Unit                       Townsville, Australia.
Dept. Civil and Systems Engineering         csrdh@marlin.jcu.edu.au