5 October 2004
Having Difficulty Writing 64-Bit Code?
Intel Introduces Suite Of Tools, Expertise To Help
Intel Corporation today announced new software tools to help developers design, analyse and optimise applications
running on Intel-based platforms supporting Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T). Intel already offers
similar products for its Intel Itanium® 2 processor family.
Intel software products with support for Intel EM64T, which allows computing platforms to access larger amounts of
memory, include the Intel Compilers, Intel Integrated Performance Primitives, the Intel VTune™ Performance Analysers and
the Intel Math Kernel Library. These tools support Windows* and Linux* operating systems, and can be used with Intel
Xeon™ and Intel Pentium® 4 processor-based servers and workstations.
The tools can also be used for future Intel-based PCs that support Intel EM64T. Intel plans to introduce this technology
in its desktop processor line when commensurate operating system support is available.
“Developers understand that turning 32-bit code into 64-bit code is not easy, regardless of whether an Intel platform or
a competitive component is being used,” said Jonathan Khazam, general manager of Intel’s Software Products Division.
“Intel offers software developers the expertise and tools for Intel EM64T to make the job easier and application
performance remarkably better.”
Intel also included additional new features in version 8.1 of its compilers, providing a significant boost in
application performance across a variety of benchmarks. Intel C++ Compiler for Linux, version 8.1, includes the Eclipse*
integrated development environment (IDE) and the C Developers Toolkit for use with the Intel 32-bit C++ compiler.
Eclipse is one of the leading IDEs on Linux, and offers improved programmer productivity through the integration of
commonly used Linux development tools, including the Intel C++ Compiler. Intel also enhanced the Intel Code Coverage
Tool and Intel Test Prioritisation Tool to speed application testing. The threading and thread-support capabilities of
Intel Compilers were also improved to help developers build multi-threaded applications that take advantage of
Hyper-Threading Technology.
The Intel Software Development Products, including Intel Compilers, Intel Integrated Performance Primitives, Intel VTune
Performance Analysers and the Intel Math Kernel Library, are a full suite of tools that can help developers easily
create the fastest software possible on Intel architecture. Intel’s tools are compatible with the leading development
environments available today, and are easy to use with the tools developers are already utilising to tune their
software. More information on these products is available at www.intel.com/software/products.
The Intel Compilers, version 8.1, are currently available for the suggested list prices: Intel C++ Compilers 8.1 for
Windows: US$399; Intel C++ Compiler 8.1 for Linux: US$399; Intel Visual Fortran Compiler 8.1 for Windows, Professional
Edition: US$1,399; Intel Visual Fortran Compiler 8.1 for Windows, Standard Edition: US$499; Intel Visual Fortran
Compiler 8.1 for Linux: US$699.
The Intel Integrated Performance Primitives and the Intel Math Kernel Library are currently available for the suggested
list prices of US$199 and US$399, respectively. The Intel VTune Performance Analysers with support for Intel EM64T will
be available later this year for the suggested list price of US$699.
In addition to its advanced software tools, Intel offers its customers the latest technical expertise in 64-bit
capabilities through Intel Solution Services, Intel’s worldwide professional services organisation. Intel Solution
Services consultants can work side-by-side with developers to help them better understand and enhance the performance
and scalability of their software applications, while taking advantage of the latest features available on Intel
platforms.
Intel, the world’s largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications
products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
Intel, Intel Itanium, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Xeon, Intel VTune, Intel Compiler, Intel Integrated Performance Primitives
and Intel Math Kernel Library are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries.
ENDS