IFESTOS Goals for Linear Algebra Solvers KB
- Predict the performance of linear solvers on new problems with features similar to those in the linear algebra benchmark population (i.e., someone gives the size and characteristics of the system and then wants to find out the best solver to use)
- Rank the various linear solvers over specific benchmarks with some (or all) of the features present (i.e., symmetric systems, FD system, FEM systems, non-symmetric, etc.) The ranking is made for all machine configurations.
- Estimate the iteration parameters of linear solvers for given system based on the performance data of “similar” systems