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fast
Maximizes speed across the entire program.
Syntax
Linux: |
-fast |
Windows: |
/fast |
Arguments
None
Default
OFF |
The optimizations that maximize speed are not enabled. |
Description
This option maximizes speed across the entire program.
Linux
On ifx, it sets the following options:
-ipo, -O3, -static, -fp-model fast
On ifort, it sets the following options:
-ipo, -O3, -no-prec-div,-static, -fp-model fast=2, and -xHost
Windows
On ifx, it sets the following options:
/O3, /Qipo, /fp:fast
On ifort, it sets the following options:
/O3, /Qipo, /Qprec-div-, /fp:fast=2, and /QxHost
On ifort, when option fast is specified, you can override the [Q]xHost option setting by specifying a different processor-specific [Q]x option on the command line. However, the last option specified on the command line takes precedence.
For example (all are ifort examples):
Linux
If you specify option -fast -xSSE3, option -xSSE3 takes effect. However, if you specify -xSSE3 -fast, option -xHost takes effect.
Windows
If you specify option /fast /QxSSE3, option/QxSSE3 takes effect. However, if you specify /QxSSE3 /fast, option /QxHost takes effect.
On ifort, for implications on non-Intel processors, refer to the [Q]xHost documentation.
Option fast sets some aggressive optimizations that may not be appropriate for all applications. The resulting executable may not run on processor types different from the one on which you compile. You should make sure that you understand the individual optimization options that are enabled by option fast.
This option only applies to host compilation. When offloading is enabled, it does not impact device-specific compilation. Offloading can only be enabled when using ifx.
Product and Performance Information |
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Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex. Notice revision #20201201 |
IDE Equivalent
Alternate Options
None