Intel Introduces Thin Layout Optimizer for Linux Performance

Intel has introduced the Thin Layout Optimizer, a new code-layout optimizer for achieving greater performance on Linux systems. Inspired by existing optimizers like LLVM BOLT and Google's Propeller, the Thin Layout Optimizer emphasizes ease of use and portability, aiming to deliver measurable performance gains for optimized binaries. It relies on performance profiles generated with Linux perf and LBR, and has already been integrated into Intel's Clear Linux distribution for improved performance. Although it currently shows slightly lower performance gains compared to LLVM BOLT, its adaptability and ease of deployment make it a valuable tool for code-layout optimization.

• Intel has developed the Thin Layout Optimizer for achieving greater performance on Linux systems
• The optimizer aims to be easier to use and more portable compared to existing optimizers such as LLVM BOLT and Google's Propeller
• It relies on performance profiles generated with Linux perf and LBR, and does not require intermediate binaries for use
• The Thin Layout Optimizer has been integrated into Intel's Clear Linux distribution for improved performance
• Despite showing slightly lower performance gains compared to LLVM BOLT, its adaptability and ease of deployment make it a valuable tool for code-layout optimization