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  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Neuroscience
  • High-Performance Computing

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  • Computational neuroscience models brain function and dynamics using complex network architectures.
  • Advancements in neuronal network theory and brain connectivity data necessitate faster simulation speeds for large-scale models.
  • Current benchmarking lacks standardized specifications, hindering comparability of simulator performance on high-performance computing (HPC) systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the challenges in benchmarking neuronal network simulators.
  • To define a generic, modular workflow for benchmark configuration, execution, and analysis.
  • To introduce beNNch, an open-source software framework for reproducible benchmarking.

Main Methods:

  • Developed beNNch, an open-source framework for benchmarking neuronal network simulations.
  • Implemented a workflow decomposing benchmarking into modular segments.
  • Recorded benchmarking data and metadata in a unified manner for reproducibility.
  • Measured performance of NEST simulator versions on various network models using an HPC system.

Main Results:

  • beNNch facilitates standardized configuration, execution, and analysis of benchmarks.
  • The framework ensures unified recording of data and metadata, enhancing reproducibility.
  • Performance bottlenecks in simulation technology were identified through benchmark execution on an HPC system.

Conclusions:

  • The beNNch framework provides a standardized approach to benchmarking neuronal network simulations.
  • This standardization improves the comparability and reproducibility of performance assessments on HPC systems.
  • The identified performance bottlenecks guide the development of more efficient simulation technologies in computational neuroscience.