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Comparing Linux C and C++ Compilers

Posted by michael on from the consumer-reports dept.

ChaoticCoyote writes "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. The new 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."

13 of 379 comments (clear)

  1. I don't get it... by ameoba · · Score: 3, Funny
    He claims to be running AMD64 Gentoo on a P4.

    Tycho (Homebrew)
    Dual Boot: Windows XP Professional
    Gentoo AMD64 GNU/Linux, kernel 2.6 SMP
    2.8GHz Pentium 4 w/HT, Intel D850EMV2, 533MHz FSB
    2x80GB Maxtor D740X 7200 RPM ATA-100 HD
    512MB PC800 RDRAM
    Radeon 9200 Pro, 128MB, NEC FE990


    That doesn't seem right; I know that Gentoo is able to adapt itself to your hardware, but this is a bit much for me to swallow.
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  2. Re:apples and oranges by Sivar · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yes, of course.
    As you know, Intel is very eager to improve performance of processor architectures that are competing with their own.

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  3. Re:gcc! by k4_pacific · · Score: 4, Funny

    In other words, you can compile GCC with the Intel compiler, but not the other way around.

    Seems like there's an "In Soviet Russia" joke in there somewhere.

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  4. This guy must be a nerd... by Isldeur · · Score: 5, Funny


    You can tell this guy is a nerd, but it goes far beyond the pizza and mountain dew... Is that really an empty tub of frosting sitting my his computer?? :)

    1. Re:This guy must be a nerd... by ChaoticCoyote · · Score: 5, Funny

      Yes, it is frosting. Chocolate frosting. How else can I maintain my svelt figure?

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    2. Re:This guy must be a nerd... by SirTalon42 · · Score: 2, Funny

      You need more empty soda cans on ur desk to call urself a nerd! I got 6 cans, plus 3 bottles of water (resently threw them all away)!

  5. Re:Mod up!! by tetromino · · Score: 2, Funny

    Billy Gates is asking why a comment insulting open source was modded -1?

    This is a classic...

  6. Re:gcc! by niteice · · Score: 2, Funny

    In Soviet Russia, GCC compiles YOU! (obligatory)

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  7. Interesting image. by arose · · Score: 2, Funny

    Both Coke and Pepsi. What's the benchmark on those?

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    1. Re:Interesting image. by ChaoticCoyote · · Score: 3, Funny

      Coke goes better with rum.

      Well, that's my opinion. My wife insists that Diet Pepsi (ugh!) is a better mixer, but then, her sanity is in question given that she married me.

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    2. Re:Interesting image. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Cheesy passive-agressive self deprecation comedy mixed with a "slip it to 'em that I probably had sex at least once" tangent? Thank god I didn't read your article.

    3. Re:Interesting image. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      No time to read the article, but time to troll through endless /. posts looking for sexual innuedo? Yes, *I* read all the posts as well, but I'm not being dishonest...

  8. 1983 called.... by tundog · · Score: 3, Funny


    1983 called and it wants its programming language back.....

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