Benchmarking optimization software with performance profiles

Elizabeth Dolan (dolanmcs.anl.gov)
Jorge More' (moremcs.anl.gov)

Abstract: We propose performance profiles -- probability distribution functions for a performance metric -- as a tool for benchmarking and comparing optimization software. We show that performance profiles combine the best features of other tools for performance evaluation.

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Category 1: Optimization Software and Modeling Systems

Category 2: Optimization Software and Modeling Systems (Optimization Software Benchmark )

Citation: benchmarking, performance, evaluation

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Entry Submitted: 03/15/2001
Entry Accepted: 03/16/2001
Entry Last Modified: 03/15/2001

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