Abstract Using 1995 results from the NASA Parallel Benchmarks, this paper compares the sustained performance (as opposed to peak performance) and cost per unit of sustained performance for state-of-the--art Parallel p...Abstract Using 1995 results from the NASA Parallel Benchmarks, this paper compares the sustained performance (as opposed to peak performance) and cost per unit of sustained performance for state-of-the--art Parallel processing systems that use MicroProcessors(MPP) versus those that use Custom-designed Processors (PVP). This comparison shows that MPPs approach, but seldom surpass, PCPs with respect to either metric. This paper also discusses the merits and demerits of 'clusters' of workstations Ironically, recently introduced low--cost, parallel systems can also be viewed as 'virtual workstation clusters' that offer comparable, if not superior, capabilitics. Finally, this paper explores the question of whether it will be economically feasible for computer manut'acturers to continue building PVPs, or are MPPs the only economically viable option for building parallel systems?展开更多
文摘Abstract Using 1995 results from the NASA Parallel Benchmarks, this paper compares the sustained performance (as opposed to peak performance) and cost per unit of sustained performance for state-of-the--art Parallel processing systems that use MicroProcessors(MPP) versus those that use Custom-designed Processors (PVP). This comparison shows that MPPs approach, but seldom surpass, PCPs with respect to either metric. This paper also discusses the merits and demerits of 'clusters' of workstations Ironically, recently introduced low--cost, parallel systems can also be viewed as 'virtual workstation clusters' that offer comparable, if not superior, capabilitics. Finally, this paper explores the question of whether it will be economically feasible for computer manut'acturers to continue building PVPs, or are MPPs the only economically viable option for building parallel systems?
