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Large differences in time measurements?
freddyg
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Hi,
I'm using the profiler for a while now.
I'm profiling a large linq query. When i switch to 'milliseconds display' (F8) i cannot explain the large differences between multiple runs. Recently I installed windows 8.1 and i'm not sure if this has something to do with my issue..
From the last four measures i get the following timings in the profiler: 787ms, 1406ms, 723ms as 1252ms.
My own added logger gave these values (for the complete function): 2435ms, 2498ms, 2456ms and 2519ms
My issues is that the profiler isn't giving equal measurements for the same code on multiple runs. I double checked the hit count, and it is always on 1.
Im following the same steps everytime when i start a profiling session.
How can the difference between the profiler and my logger be explained?
Why is there such a big difference between sessions? (723ms and 1406ms is almost a doubling in timing which i cannot see in my own measure results..)
Is this something i can fix on my side or is this an issue in the profiler software?
Sincerely,
Freddy
I'm using the profiler for a while now.
I'm profiling a large linq query. When i switch to 'milliseconds display' (F8) i cannot explain the large differences between multiple runs. Recently I installed windows 8.1 and i'm not sure if this has something to do with my issue..
From the last four measures i get the following timings in the profiler: 787ms, 1406ms, 723ms as 1252ms.
My own added logger gave these values (for the complete function): 2435ms, 2498ms, 2456ms and 2519ms
My issues is that the profiler isn't giving equal measurements for the same code on multiple runs. I double checked the hit count, and it is always on 1.
Im following the same steps everytime when i start a profiling session.
How can the difference between the profiler and my logger be explained?
Why is there such a big difference between sessions? (723ms and 1406ms is almost a doubling in timing which i cannot see in my own measure results..)
Is this something i can fix on my side or is this an issue in the profiler software?
Sincerely,
Freddy
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Sorry to hear you're seeing some weird results with the profiler!
I'm afraid I'm not immediately sure what''s causing this, but could I please check a few things..
-What profiling mode are you using? Does it make any difference to use a less detailed/more accurate mode such as method-level timings or sampling?
-Do you have the "adjust timings to compensate for overhead added by the profiler" turned on or off?
-Are you looking at CPU or Wall Clock time in the profiler?
Jessica Ramos | Product Support Engineer | Redgate Software
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I'm profiling IIS - ASP.NET on Line-level & method-level timings, all methods inc framework.
'adjust timings to compensate for overhead added by the profiler' is active (this is the default setting i believe)
The timing options is set to CPU time on milliseconds.
I can try a few different settings if you need more information but i'm worried about the inconsistent timings i get..
Thanks,
Freddy
Would it be possible for you to share the application with us so we can try to reproduce the inconsistencies in-house?
Jessica Ramos | Product Support Engineer | Redgate Software
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So sorry, I've just realized this is for an IIS website which probably won't be easily shared.
Could you kindly try different options (method level timings - only methods with source, disabling the overhead compensation) to see if that gives more consistent results?
It could also be helpful if you could share one or a few of your results files with us--please let me know if this is possible!
Jessica Ramos | Product Support Engineer | Redgate Software
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Sorry, I couldn't respond earlier.
How can I share some files with you? I did 2 tests with method level and line level. I saved the output and also my own 'measurements'.
Sincerely,
Freddy
No worries! We have a support ticket open for you (#15764)--I've just set up some FTP space for you to upload to and sent you the details through the ticket.
Please let me know if you don't receive that email!
Jessica Ramos | Product Support Engineer | Redgate Software
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