Re: What is faster Ada or C?

["Bertrand Augereau" <tramboi@hotmail.com>]

> The fastest program is the one that use the right algorithm and a good
> compiler. So if your question is: Is there some good Ada compilers around
that
> does high optimization ? Then the answer is definitly yes.

Yes, but the OP wants to do integer and bit twiddling intensive
computations, which is a particular field.

My advice is that, for this kind of low-level stuff,
First, try to stay in the cache, whatever the language. Prefetch if
possible.
Second, try to use vector operations by using the right vector-friendly
algorithm (you'll likely need assembly for that).

So you can use whatever language you prefer, if you follow those 2 rules.
If you don't put assembly for the inner loops and want to stay at a higher
level, chances are that on your platform, you got a C++ compiler with better
codegen/optimizer (Intel C++ on x86 for instance).
Try both.