MPI Communication Efficiency

The MPI Communication Efficiency (MPI CommE) describes the loss of efficiency in MPI processes communication only considering time outside MPI.

\[MPI\_CommE = \frac{Max Time Outside MPI}{Total Runtime} = \frac{Max(OutMPI_{1,1}, \cdots, OutMPI_{P,1})}{Total Runtime}\]

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