SYNTHETIC BENCHMARK.

Abstract

A benchmark program may be used to measure cpu performance speed for a variety of machines. An example benchmark for measuring the processor power of scientific computers is presented and compared with other methods of assessing computer power. The program provides a measure of computer speed of a similar level of usefulness as the Gibson mix, etc. but taking account of the actual compilers available on the machine. It is particularly suitable on machines with unusual architecture where the Gibson mix is difficult to interpret (e. g. KDF9, Burroughs).