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Benchmarking derivative-free optimization algorithms.

Journal Article · · SIAM J. Optimization
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1137/080724083· OSTI ID:956916
We propose data profiles as a tool for analyzing the performance of derivative-free optimization solvers when there are constraints on the computational budget. We use performance and data profiles, together with a convergence test that measures the decrease in function value, to analyze the performance of three solvers on sets of smooth, noisy, and piecewise-smooth problems. Our results provide estimates for the performance difference between these solvers, and show that on these problems, the model-based solver tested performs better than the two direct search solvers tested.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
956916
Report Number(s):
ANL/MCS/JA-60911
Journal Information:
SIAM J. Optimization, Journal Name: SIAM J. Optimization Journal Issue: 1 ; 2009 Vol. 20; ISSN 1052-6234
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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