Current Methods for Evaluating Performance of Computer Systems

Abstract

The major component of computing devices is the processor, called CPU (Central Processing Unit) and it is responsible for handling all the calls of the programs that are executed, though the memory performance and tasks distribution are also important components. Processor or microprocessor is computing device component with the greatest impact on the performance of a computer system, hence its development over the decades has been quite impressive. Processors configuration and settings have all changed considerably in the field of information technology. Parallelism, memory systems, and remote direct memory access (RDMA) enabled high-speed networks are all features of high-performance CPUs. These trends have affected data management and analysis applications. In this paper, we considered the development trend of the processor performance through computation, storage, and network dimensions with review of the global competition between manufacturers and by extension the government of China and USA. Related works in processor performance measurements are reviewed and the consideration of challenges and future developments are enumerated.