Directive-Based Auto-Tuning for the Finite Difference Method on the Xeon Phi

Takahiro Katagiri, Satoshi Ohshima, Masaharu Matsumoto

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a directive-based auto-tuning (AT) framework, called ppOpen-AT, and demonstrate its effect using simulation code based on the Finite Difference Method (FDM). The framework utilizes well-known loop transformation techniques. However, the codes used are carefully designed to minimize the software stack in order to meet the requirements of a many-core architecture currently in operation. The results of evaluations conducted using ppOpen-AT indicate that maximum speedup factors greater than 550% are obtained when it is applied in eight nodes of the Intel Xeon Phi. Further, in the AT for data packing and unpacking, a 49% speedup factor for the whole application is achieved. By using it with strong scaling on 32 nodes in a cluster of the Xeon Phi, we also obtain 24% speedups for the overall execution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2015 IEEE 29th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium Workshops, IPDPSW 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1221-1230
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)0769555101, 9780769555102
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 29 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event29th IEEE International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium Workshops, IPDPSW 2015 - Hyderabad, India
Duration: May 25 2015May 29 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2015 IEEE 29th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium Workshops, IPDPSW 2015

Other

Other29th IEEE International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium Workshops, IPDPSW 2015
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityHyderabad
Period5/25/155/29/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture

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