The aim of this book is to explain to high-performance computing (HPC)
developers how to utilize the Intel(R) Xeon Phi(TM) series products
efficiently. To that end, it introduces some computing grammar,
programming technology and optimization methods for using
many-integrated-core (MIC) platforms and also offers tips and tricks for
actual use, based on the authors' first-hand optimization experience.
The material is organized in three sections. The first section, "Basics
of MIC", introduces the fundamentals of MIC architecture and
programming, including the specific Intel MIC programming environment.
Next, the section on "Performance Optimization" explains general MIC
optimization techniques, which are then illustrated step-by-step using
the classical parallel programming example of matrix multiplication.
Finally, "Project development" presents a set of practical and
experience-driven methods for using parallel computing in application
projects, including how to determine if a serial or parallel CPU program
is suitable for MIC and how to transplant a program onto MIC.
This book appeals to two main audiences: First, software developers for
HPC applications - it will enable them to fully exploit the MIC
architecture and thus achieve the extreme performance usually required
in biological genetics, medical imaging, aerospace, meteorology and
other areas of HPC. Second, students and researchers engaged in parallel
and high-performance computing - it will guide them on how to push the
limits of system performance for HPC applications.
