Using gprof with pthreads

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Can gprof be used to profile a multi-threaded program that uses pthreads? That is, will its output include the time used in all the threads?

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered May 28 '09 at 18:32

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Yes, it is possible with the help of a workaround described here.

answered May 28 '09 at 18:32

Nathan Kitchen

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:33

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Have you considered pstack? It works fine with multiple threads, and it is good for finding performance problems by the stackshot method. gprof is what it is, but chances are you can do better.

edited May 23 '17 at 10:33

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answered Dec 03 '09 at 15:34

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Using gprof with pthreads

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