Intel Corp has introduced its superscaler microprocessor-tuned C language CTools960 Release 4.0 compiler, which it claims can increase 80960CA and 80960CF microprocessor performance by up to 40%. The new compiler uses application program information, collected during dynamic program execution, to drive its optimisation process. The compiler recognises the behaviour of the program as it runs so that the data can be collected and used for further program code optimisation. Intel says the compiler enables systems developers to take advantage of superscalar characteristics like scheduling multiple instructions per clock cycle. The CTools960 compiler optimises programs written for any 80960 superscalar or non-superscalar microprocessor including the KX and SX versions.
