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Title: Towards an Accurate Performance Modeling of Parallel SparseFactorization

Journal Article · · Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication, andComputing
OSTI ID:923277

We present a performance model to analyze a parallel sparseLU factorization algorithm on modern cached-based, high-end parallelarchitectures. Our model characterizes the algorithmic behavior bytakingaccount the underlying processor speed, memory system performance, aswell as the interconnect speed. The model is validated using theSuperLU_DIST linear system solver, the sparse matrices from realapplications, and an IBM POWER3 parallel machine. Our modelingmethodology can be easily adapted to study performance of other types ofsparse factorizations, such as Cholesky or QR.

Research Organization:
COLLABORATION - Parc Club OrsayU./France
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
923277
Report Number(s):
LBNL-60384; R&D Project: KS1210; BnR: KJ0101010; TRN: US200804%%1039
Journal Information:
Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication, andComputing, Vol. 18, Issue 3; Related Information: Journal Publication Date: 05/2007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English