PERF(1)PERF(1)NAMEperf - performance analysis tools for Linux
SYNOPSISperf [--version] [--help] COMMAND [ARGS]
DESCRIPTION
Performance counters for Linux are are a new kernel-based subsystem
that provide a framework for all things performance analysis. It cov‐
ers hardware level (CPU/PMU, Performance Monitoring Unit) features and
software features (software counters, tracepoints) as well.
Each version of the perf tools may depend on new kernel features, so
you must install a different version for each kernel version. The perf
command will automatically run the correct version for the running ker‐
nel version.
SEE ALSOperf_version(1)
4 July 2010 PERF(1)