Dear GCC folks,
Some scientists in our organization still want to use the Intel compiler, as they say, it produces faster code, which is then executed on clusters. Some resources on the Web [1][2] confirm this. (I am aware, that it’s heavily dependent on the actual program.)
My question is, is it realistic, that GCC could catch up and that the scientists will start to use it over Intel’s compiler? Or will Intel developers always have the lead, because they have secret documentation and direct contact with the processor designers?
If it is realistic, how can we get there? Would first the program be written, and then the compiler be optimized for that? Or are just more GCC developers needed?
Kind regards, Paul [1]: https://colfaxresearch.com/compiler-comparison/[2]: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.679.1280&rep=rep1&type=pdf
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