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2.13.1  Memory Spaces

OpenMP memory spaces represent storage resources where variables can be stored and retrieved. Table 2.8 shows the list of predefined memory spaces. The selection of a given memory space expresses an intent to use storage with certain traits for the allocations. The actual storage resources that each memory space represents are implementation defined.


Table 2.8: Predefined Memory Spaces


Memory space name Storage selection intent


omp_default_mem_space Represents the system default storage
omp_large_cap_mem_space Represents storage with large capacity
omp_const_mem_space Represents storage optimized for variables with constant values
omp_high_bw_mem_space Represents storage with high bandwidth
omp_low_lat_mem_space Represents storage with low latency


Variables allocated in the omp_const_mem_space memory space may be initialized through the firstprivate clause or with compile time constants for static and constant variables. Implementation-defined mechanisms to provide the constant value of these variables may also be supported.

Restrictions Restrictions to OpenMP memory spaces are as follows:

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