Intel C/C++ Compiler Plug-in Features and Benefits

The Intel C/C++ Compiler plug-in is compatible with Microsoft* Visual C++* and can be used as a plug-in to the Microsoft Developer Studio*. Here's a summary of the compiler's features and benefits.

Feature	Benefit
Supports MMX™ technology through the use of C “intrinsics.”	Allows developers to use call syntax of C functions instead of manually coding in assembly language.
Supports in-line assembly language inseptions.	Allows flexibility for particular performance demands.
Provides profile-guided optimizations.	Allows the compiler to adjust the flow of the program to achieve optimum performance based on previous executions with the same data set.
Provides maximum floating-point instruction throughput.	Allows you to completely use the floating-point stack.
Provides a “blended” code optimization switch.	Allows you to generate code that provides optimal performance with any Intel Architecture processor.
Provides processor-specific optimizations.	Allows you to maximize performance on a specific Intel Architecture processor.