Real-time fractal rendering accelerated using Intel's Implicit SPMD Program Compiler (ISPC). Leveraging SIMD instructions for massive performance gains.
A Newton Fractal is defined by the roots of a polynomial. Finding these roots requires iterations that can be parallelized effectively.
Utilizes ISPC to compile C-style code into highly optimized SIMD instructions (Single Program, Multiple Data). This allows a single CPU core to process multiple pixels simultaneously using vector registers (AVX2).
It supports adjustable polynomial degree n and iteration counts.
If you just want to try it out without compiling:
NewtonFractal.zip from the Releases page.newton.exe.NOTE: The build targets modern CPUs with AVX2 support. Older CPUs may require a rebuild with a lower ISPC target (e.g., sse2-i32x4).
To build the project locally, ensure you have CMake 3.16+, a C++17 compiler, and the ISPC compiler installed.