Python Only 30% Slower than C In Certain Cases

[gongoozler]

There was a recent artical on OSNews (link below) that compared a
number of languages, including C, C#, C++ and Python. Although the
Python version of the benchmarks was ultimatlely blown away by the C*
flavours it did perform amazingly well in some parts of the benchmark,
I/O for example. Psyco proved to be a real benefit for such a small
change.

I agree that the ease that you can produce a working prototype/proof
of concept is impressive. It's always worth evaluating your code, look
at the performance hot-spots before throwing it away in favour of
something 'quicker'.

http://osnews.com/story.php?news_id=5602&page=1

Regards,

MarcH