lyricalnanoha wrote:
That's because GCC is a sluggish, bloated mess.We use gcc/g++ to build high-performance applications for VLSI design verification. The Intel compiler was not enough fast to justify the price, FWIW.What is _that_ comment based upon?
It's really true of ALL the Gnu stuff. It might be effective at doing its job but it's slow and bloated.
You are commenting on the compile and link speed? Still fails to correlate with my experience. We build large, complex code bases with extensive use of templates and never found performance to be a problem.
If you want slow, try IBM xlC on AIX. Even on fast machines that can be an exercise in patience. Perhaps 5-8x slower than g++ on Linux.