BSMBench: A flexible and scalable HPC benchmark from beyond the standard model physics

Ed Bennett, Biagio Lucini, Luigi Del Debbio, Kirk Jordan, Agostino Patella, Claudio Pica, Antonio Rago

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Abstract

Lattice Quantum ChromoDynamics (QCD), and by extension its parent field, Lattice Gauge Theory (LGT), make up a significant fraction of supercomputing cycles worldwide. As such, it would be irresponsible not to evaluate machines' suitability for such applications. To this end, a benchmark has been developed to assess the performance of LGT applications on modern HPC platforms. Distinct from previous QCD-based benchmarks, this allows probing the behaviour of a variety of theories, which allows varying the ratio of demands between on-node computations and inter-node communications. The results of testing this benchmark on various recent HPC platforms are presented, and directions for future development are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 International Conference on High Performance Computing and Simulation, HPCS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages834-839
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509020881
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Sept 2016
Event14th International Conference on High Performance Computing and Simulation, HPCS 2016 - Innsbruck, Austria
Duration: 18 Jul 201622 Jul 2016

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on High Performance Computing and Simulation, HPCS 2016
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityInnsbruck
Period18/07/1622/07/16

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • benchmarking
  • beyond the standard model
  • quantum chromodynamics
  • Xeon Phi

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