Intel has released new tools and software to make it
easier for developers to build applications that extract the best
performance from multi-core platforms.
Multi-core platforms see more than one processor fitted to a
single piece of silicon to boost data processing performance.
The Intel Compilers version 9.0 for the C++ and Fortran
programming languages also help improve security protection in
Linux and Windows applications, said Intel.
Software developers use compilers to translate a programming
language, such as C++, into a language the processor
understands.
“As demand increases for multi-core platforms, there is an
opportunity for software vendors to add performance, features and
innovations to their products concurrent with this major
architecture shift,” said Bill Savage, Intel general manager of the
software products division.
Version 9.0 of the Intel C++ compiler costs from £215 for either
Windows or Linux versions. The Fortran compiler starts at £269 for
either Windows or Linux.