What is NAS Parallel Benchmarks FOR LINUX?

NAS Parallel Benchmarks

So, NAS Parallel Benchmarks, or NPB for short, is a cool set of programs that help us check how well parallel supercomputers perform. These benchmarks are inspired by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications and include five kernels and three pseudo-applications. They actually come in different versions too! NAS collects performance results from all over, which is pretty neat.

What’s New in This Release?

Here’s what you can expect:

• We’ve added more tests to really push those bigger parallel machines to their limits.


• New problem classes have been introduced into the existing benchmarks.


• We’re now calculating additional statistics from the tests to give you even more insight.


• Bugs? We’ve fixed some pesky ones, like race conditions and uninitialized variables!


• Just a heads up: the hyperplane version of LU (LU-HP) has been removed from this distribution.

Why Use NAS Parallel Benchmarks?

If you're looking to test out supercomputers or just want to see how powerful your setup really is, these benchmarks are perfect. They provide valuable insights into performance and efficiency. Plus, with updates like these, it just keeps getting better!

Get Your Hands on It!

If you're ready to try it out for yourself, make sure you check out this link for the download: NAV Parallel Benchmarks. It’s a great way to get started with evaluating your parallel computing performance!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!