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RLedu
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2 years ago

Use more RAM for compilation time improvement

Hello, I just upgraded my computer (Ubuntu 16.04) from 64Gb to 256Gb of RAM. I use Quartus Prime Pro 22.4, and I didn't gain not even 1 sec on compilation time, it still takes 13min05 exactly. I th...
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RichardT_altera
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2 years ago

I also believe you are gated by the number of processor. 13 min is also not a very long compilation time.

If you interest to reduce the compilation time, you may refer to the "Reducing Compilation Time" in volume 2 of the Quartus II Handbook.

https://www.intel.com/content/dam/support/jp/ja/programmable/support-resources/bulk-container/pdfs/literature/hb/qts/qts-qii5v2-03.pdf


Best Regards,

Richard Tan


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