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Title: Method and system for benchmarking computers

Abstract

A testing system and method for benchmarking computer systems. The system includes a store containing a scalable set of tasks to be performed to produce a solution in ever-increasing degrees of resolution as a larger number of the tasks are performed. A timing and control module allots to each computer a fixed benchmarking interval in which to perform the stored tasks. Means are provided for determining, after completion of the benchmarking interval, the degree of progress through the scalable set of tasks and for producing a benchmarking rating relating to the degree of progress for each computer.

Inventors:
 [1]
  1. Ames, IA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA; Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
868925
Patent Number(s):
5245638
Application Number:
07/605,237
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (Ames, IA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G06 - COMPUTING G06F - ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-82
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
method; benchmarking; computers; testing; computer; systems; store; containing; scalable; set; tasks; performed; produce; solution; ever-increasing; degrees; resolution; larger; timing; control; module; allots; fixed; interval; perform; stored; means; provided; determining; completion; degree; progress; producing; rating; relating; computer systems; control module; /714/702/

Citation Formats

Gustafson, John L. Method and system for benchmarking computers. United States: N. p., 1993. Web.
Gustafson, John L. Method and system for benchmarking computers. United States.
Gustafson, John L. Fri . "Method and system for benchmarking computers". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/868925.
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