[plt-scheme] Performance Difference (209 -> 301)

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On Jan 22, 2006, at 2:37 PM, Brent Fulgham wrote:

> I recently updated the "Great Computer Language Shootout"  
> installation of MzScheme from 209 to 301.  I thought it might  
> interest you to see how things stack up with the new compiler.  As  
> you can see from the results, the new 301 environment is nearly  
> twice as fast as the 209 series, and the compiler is slightly  
> better (in most cases).
>
> So, I think Matthew (and the other implementors) deserve a big  
> round of applause!

Of course, I can't be all sunshine and happiness -- there is still  
room to improve (see the comparative results):

MzScheme (compiled) versus Chicken:  http:// 
shootout.alioth.debian.org/sandbox/benchmark.php? 
test=all&lang=mzc&lang2=chicken
MzScheme (compiled) versus Python (compiled - psyco):  http:// 
shootout.alioth.debian.org/sandbox/benchmark.php? 
test=all&lang=mzc&lang2=psyco

Enjoy!

- -Brent
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