Intel offers an array of application performance tools that are optimized to take advantage of the IntelŽ processors. You can employ these tools for developing the most efficient programs without having to write assembly code.
These performance tools will help you analyze your application and find and resolve the problem areas. The following sections summarize each of the recommended IntelŽ performance tools.
The VTune Performance Analyzer collects, analyzes, and provides Intel architecture-specific software performance data from the system-wide view down to a specific module, function, and instruction in your code. This is a critical tool to optimization.
For more information, see http://www.intel.com/software/products/vtune/.
The IDB debugger provides extensive support for debugging programs through a command-line or graphical user interface.
The Intel Threading Tools consist of the following:
IntelŽ Thread Checker (http://www.intel.com/software/products/threading/tcwin/)
IntelŽ Thread Profiler (http://www.intel.com/software/products/threading/tp/)
For general information, see http://www.intel.com/software/products/threading/.