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Table 3

Predicted fastest execution times (immediately following reboot) using compilers under Linux, NT, and Windows 98. Performance of application predicted when compiled with Pentium GNU C (pgcc), Microsoft Visual C (VC), and Metrowerks Code Warrior (CW) compilers. Times predicted through application of a linear regression model.

LinuxWindows NTWin 98---
pgccVC 4VC 6CW 4CW 4-
Pentium II/23323.42s30.89s35.64s23.20s24.64s
Pentium II/30018.26s26.37s27.78s18.27s19.27s
Pentium II/35015.70s24.12s23.88s15.83s16.60s
Pentium II/40013.77s22.43s20.96s13.99s14.60s
Pentium II/45012.28s21.12s18.68s12.56s13.04s