Azure HBv3 benchmarks against other Microsoft Azure HPC instance types. Benchmarks by Michael Larabel for a future article on phoronix.
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Processor: 2 x AMD EPYC 7V13 64-Core (120 Cores), Motherboard: Microsoft Virtual Machine (Hyper-V UEFI v4.1 BIOS), Memory: 442GB, Disk: 2 x 960GB Microsoft NVMe Direct Disk + 32GB Virtual Disk + 515GB Virtual Disk, Graphics: hyperv_fb
OS: CentOS Linux 8, Kernel: 4.18.0-147.8.1.el8_1.x86_64 (x86_64), Compiler: GCC 8.3.1 20190507, File-System: nfs, Screen Resolution: 1152x864, System Layer: microsoft
Kernel Notes: Transparent Huge Pages: always Compiler Notes: --build=x86_64-redhat-linux --disable-libmpx --disable-libunwind-exceptions --enable-__cxa_atexit --enable-bootstrap --enable-cet --enable-checking=release --enable-gnu-indirect-function --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-initfini-array --enable-languages=c,c++,fortran,lto --enable-multilib --enable-offload-targets=nvptx-none --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --mandir=/usr/share/man --with-arch_32=x86-64 --with-gcc-major-version-only --with-isl --with-linker-hash-style=gnu --with-tune=generic --without-cuda-driver Processor Notes: CPU Microcode: 0xffffffff Python Notes: Python 3.6.8 Security Notes: itlb_multihit: Not affected + l1tf: Not affected + mds: Not affected + meltdown: Not affected + spec_store_bypass: Vulnerable + spectre_v1: Mitigation of usercopy/swapgs barriers and __user pointer sanitization + spectre_v2: Mitigation of Full generic retpoline STIBP: disabled RSB filling + tsx_async_abort: Not affected
Azure HBv2 - EPYC 7V12
Processor: 2 x AMD EPYC 7V12 64-Core (120 Cores), Motherboard: Microsoft Virtual Machine (Hyper-V UEFI v4.0 BIOS), Memory: 450GB, Disk: 960GB Microsoft NVMe Direct Disk + 32GB Virtual Disk + 515GB Virtual Disk, Graphics: hyperv_fb
Kernel Notes: Transparent Huge Pages: always Compiler Notes: --build=x86_64-redhat-linux --disable-libmpx --disable-libunwind-exceptions --enable-__cxa_atexit --enable-bootstrap --enable-cet --enable-checking=release --enable-gnu-indirect-function --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-initfini-array --enable-languages=c,c++,fortran,lto --enable-multilib --enable-offload-targets=nvptx-none --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --mandir=/usr/share/man --with-arch_32=x86-64 --with-gcc-major-version-only --with-isl --with-linker-hash-style=gnu --with-tune=generic --without-cuda-driver Processor Notes: CPU Microcode: 0xffffffff Python Notes: Python 3.6.8 Security Notes: itlb_multihit: Not affected + l1tf: Not affected + mds: Not affected + meltdown: Not affected + spec_store_bypass: Mitigation of SSB disabled via prctl and seccomp + spectre_v1: Mitigation of usercopy/swapgs barriers and __user pointer sanitization + spectre_v2: Mitigation of Full generic retpoline STIBP: disabled RSB filling + tsx_async_abort: Not affected
Azure HBv1 - EPYC 7551
Changed Processor to 2 x AMD EPYC 7551 32-Core (60 Cores).
Changed Memory to 226GB.
Changed Disk to 32GB Virtual Disk + 752GB Virtual Disk.
Azure HC - Xeon 8168
Changed Processor to 2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8168 (44 Cores).
Changed Memory to 348GB.
Security Change: itlb_multihit: vulnerable + l1tf: Mitigation of PTE Inversion + mds: Mitigation of Clear buffers; SMT Host state unknown + meltdown: Mitigation of PTI + spec_store_bypass: Vulnerable + spectre_v1: Mitigation of usercopy/swapgs barriers and __user pointer sanitization + spectre_v2: Mitigation of Full generic retpoline STIBP: disabled RSB filling + tsx_async_abort: Mitigation of Clear buffers; SMT Host state unknown
oneDNN
This is a test of the Intel oneDNN as an Intel-optimized library for Deep Neural Networks and making use of its built-in benchdnn functionality. The result is the total perf time reported. Intel oneDNN was formerly known as DNNL (Deep Neural Network Library) and MKL-DNN before being rebranded as part of the Intel oneAPI initiative. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
This test measures the time needed to compress/decompress a sample file (a FreeBSD disk image - FreeBSD-12.2-RELEASE-amd64-memstick.img) using Zstd compression with options for different compression levels / settings. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
oneDNN
This is a test of the Intel oneDNN as an Intel-optimized library for Deep Neural Networks and making use of its built-in benchdnn functionality. The result is the total perf time reported. Intel oneDNN was formerly known as DNNL (Deep Neural Network Library) and MKL-DNN before being rebranded as part of the Intel oneAPI initiative. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
This is a test of the Intel oneDNN as an Intel-optimized library for Deep Neural Networks and making use of its built-in benchdnn functionality. The result is the total perf time reported. Intel oneDNN was formerly known as DNNL (Deep Neural Network Library) and MKL-DNN before being rebranded as part of the Intel oneAPI initiative. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
This is a test of the Intel Open Visual Cloud Scalable Video Technology SVT-VP9 CPU-based multi-threaded video encoder for the VP9 video format with a sample YUV input video file. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
NAMD
NAMD is a parallel molecular dynamics code designed for high-performance simulation of large biomolecular systems. NAMD was developed by the Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Group in the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Rodinia
Rodinia is a suite focused upon accelerating compute-intensive applications with accelerators. CUDA, OpenMP, and OpenCL parallel models are supported by the included applications. This profile utilizes select OpenCL, NVIDIA CUDA and OpenMP test binaries at the moment. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
SVT-AV1
This is a test of the Intel Open Visual Cloud Scalable Video Technology SVT-AV1 CPU-based multi-threaded video encoder for the AV1 video format with a sample 1080p YUV video file. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
NAS Parallel Benchmarks
NPB, NAS Parallel Benchmarks, is a benchmark developed by NASA for high-end computer systems. This test profile currently uses the MPI version of NPB. This test profile offers selecting the different NPB tests/problems and varying problem sizes. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Botan is a BSD-licensed cross-platform open-source C++ crypto library "cryptography toolkit" that supports most publicly known cryptographic algorithms. The project's stated goal is to be "the best option for cryptography in C++ by offering the tools necessary to implement a range of practical systems, such as TLS protocol, X.509 certificates, modern AEAD ciphers, PKCS#11 and TPM hardware support, password hashing, and post quantum crypto schemes." Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
This is a test of the Intel Open Visual Cloud Scalable Video Technology SVT-HEVC CPU-based multi-threaded video encoder for the HEVC / H.265 video format with a sample 1080p YUV video file. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
oneDNN
This is a test of the Intel oneDNN as an Intel-optimized library for Deep Neural Networks and making use of its built-in benchdnn functionality. The result is the total perf time reported. Intel oneDNN was formerly known as DNNL (Deep Neural Network Library) and MKL-DNN before being rebranded as part of the Intel oneAPI initiative. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
SVT-AV1
This is a test of the Intel Open Visual Cloud Scalable Video Technology SVT-AV1 CPU-based multi-threaded video encoder for the AV1 video format with a sample 1080p YUV video file. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
This test measures the time needed to compress/decompress a sample file (a FreeBSD disk image - FreeBSD-12.2-RELEASE-amd64-memstick.img) using Zstd compression with options for different compression levels / settings. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
FinanceBench
FinanceBench is a collection of financial program benchmarks with support for benchmarking on the GPU via OpenCL and CPU benchmarking with OpenMP. The FinanceBench test cases are focused on Black-Sholes-Merton Process with Analytic European Option engine, QMC (Sobol) Monte-Carlo method (Equity Option Example), Bonds Fixed-rate bond with flat forward curve, and Repo Securities repurchase agreement. FinanceBench was originally written by the Cavazos Lab at University of Delaware. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
QuantLib
QuantLib is an open-source library/framework around quantitative finance for modeling, trading and risk management scenarios. QuantLib is written in C++ with Boost and its built-in benchmark used reports the QuantLib Benchmark Index benchmark score. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
FinanceBench
FinanceBench is a collection of financial program benchmarks with support for benchmarking on the GPU via OpenCL and CPU benchmarking with OpenMP. The FinanceBench test cases are focused on Black-Sholes-Merton Process with Analytic European Option engine, QMC (Sobol) Monte-Carlo method (Equity Option Example), Bonds Fixed-rate bond with flat forward curve, and Repo Securities repurchase agreement. FinanceBench was originally written by the Cavazos Lab at University of Delaware. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Zstd Compression
This test measures the time needed to compress/decompress a sample file (a FreeBSD disk image - FreeBSD-12.2-RELEASE-amd64-memstick.img) using Zstd compression with options for different compression levels / settings. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Rodinia
Rodinia is a suite focused upon accelerating compute-intensive applications with accelerators. CUDA, OpenMP, and OpenCL parallel models are supported by the included applications. This profile utilizes select OpenCL, NVIDIA CUDA and OpenMP test binaries at the moment. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Xcompact3d Incompact3d
Xcompact3d Incompact3d is a Fortran-MPI based, finite difference high-performance code for solving the incompressible Navier-Stokes equation and as many as you need scalar transport equations. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Timed Node.js Compilation
This test profile times how long it takes to build/compile Node.js itself from source. Node.js is a JavaScript run-time built from the Chrome V8 JavaScript engine while itself is written in C/C++. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Botan is a BSD-licensed cross-platform open-source C++ crypto library "cryptography toolkit" that supports most publicly known cryptographic algorithms. The project's stated goal is to be "the best option for cryptography in C++ by offering the tools necessary to implement a range of practical systems, such as TLS protocol, X.509 certificates, modern AEAD ciphers, PKCS#11 and TPM hardware support, password hashing, and post quantum crypto schemes." Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Zstd Compression
This test measures the time needed to compress/decompress a sample file (a FreeBSD disk image - FreeBSD-12.2-RELEASE-amd64-memstick.img) using Zstd compression with options for different compression levels / settings. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
GNU GMP GMPbench
GMPbench is a test of the GNU Multiple Precision Arithmetic (GMP) Library. GMPbench is a single-threaded integer benchmark that leverages the GMP library to stress the CPU with widening integer multiplication. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Botan
Botan is a BSD-licensed cross-platform open-source C++ crypto library "cryptography toolkit" that supports most publicly known cryptographic algorithms. The project's stated goal is to be "the best option for cryptography in C++ by offering the tools necessary to implement a range of practical systems, such as TLS protocol, X.509 certificates, modern AEAD ciphers, PKCS#11 and TPM hardware support, password hashing, and post quantum crypto schemes." Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Botan is a BSD-licensed cross-platform open-source C++ crypto library "cryptography toolkit" that supports most publicly known cryptographic algorithms. The project's stated goal is to be "the best option for cryptography in C++ by offering the tools necessary to implement a range of practical systems, such as TLS protocol, X.509 certificates, modern AEAD ciphers, PKCS#11 and TPM hardware support, password hashing, and post quantum crypto schemes." Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
High Performance Conjugate Gradient
HPCG is the High Performance Conjugate Gradient and is a new scientific benchmark from Sandia National Lans focused for super-computer testing with modern real-world workloads compared to HPCC. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
This is a benchmark of the TensorFlow Lite implementation. The current Linux support is limited to running on CPUs. This test profile is measuring the average inference time. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
oneDNN
This is a test of the Intel oneDNN as an Intel-optimized library for Deep Neural Networks and making use of its built-in benchdnn functionality. The result is the total perf time reported. Intel oneDNN was formerly known as DNNL (Deep Neural Network Library) and MKL-DNN before being rebranded as part of the Intel oneAPI initiative. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
SVT-HEVC
This is a test of the Intel Open Visual Cloud Scalable Video Technology SVT-HEVC CPU-based multi-threaded video encoder for the HEVC / H.265 video format with a sample 1080p YUV video file. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
SVT-AV1
This is a test of the Intel Open Visual Cloud Scalable Video Technology SVT-AV1 CPU-based multi-threaded video encoder for the AV1 video format with a sample 1080p YUV video file. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Zstd Compression
This test measures the time needed to compress/decompress a sample file (a FreeBSD disk image - FreeBSD-12.2-RELEASE-amd64-memstick.img) using Zstd compression with options for different compression levels / settings. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
CloverLeaf
CloverLeaf is a Lagrangian-Eulerian hydrodynamics benchmark. This test profile currently makes use of CloverLeaf's OpenMP version and benchmarked with the clover_bm.in input file (Problem 5). Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.