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pixstats(1)  —  Commands

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NAME

pixstats − analyze program execution

SYNOPSIS

pixstats program [ options ]

DESCRIPTION

pixstats analyzes a program’s execution characteristics.  To use pixstats, first use pixie(1) to translate and instrument the executable object module for the program. Next, execute the translation on an appropriate input. This produces a .Counts file. Finally, use pixstats to generate a detailed report on opcode frequencies, interlocks, a mini-profile, and more. 

−cycle ns
Assume a ns cycle time when converting cycle counts to seconds. 

−r2010
Use R2010 floating point chip operation times and overlap rules. This is the default.

−r2360
Use R2360 floating point board operation times and overlap rules.

−disassemble
Disassemble and show the analyzed object code.

RESTRICTIONS

pixstats models execution assuming a perfect memory system.  Memory system events such as cache misses will increase execution above the pixstats predictions. 

RELATED INFORMATION

pixie(1), prof(1). 

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