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.

Linux Windows NT Win 98 - - -
pgcc VC 4 VC 6 CW 4 CW 4 -
Pentium II/233 23.42s 30.89s 35.64s 23.20s 24.64s
Pentium II/300 18.26s 26.37s 27.78s 18.27s 19.27s
Pentium II/350 15.70s 24.12s 23.88s 15.83s 16.60s
Pentium II/400 13.77s 22.43s 20.96s 13.99s 14.60s
Pentium II/450 12.28s 21.12s 18.68s 12.56s 13.04s