The Dhrystone Benchmark is a comprehensive test that measures overall performance capability.
It should be noted that there is a significant difference in the performance of Dhrystone when using different compilers. For instance, the time taken to run the code using GCC 3.3 is 86.4 seconds, while that using GCC 4.0 is 65.9 seconds. Therefore, it is essential to select the appropriate compiler and optimization techniques to achieve the best performance results.
Overall, Dhrystone is an essential software tool for benchmarking, providing useful insights into the performance of a given system. Its ability to handle strings without using floating-point operations makes it an ideal tool for testing systems with limited resources, such as embedded systems.
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