Prime Counting Methods
Timed comparison of algorithms used to count prime numbers to a limit.
Search Limit (N)
Run Comparison
Optimized Sieve
Fast
Using small sieves, iterates odd numbers only. Memory efficient.
Primes Found
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Execution Time
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Idle
Standard Sieve
Medium
Classic Sieve of Eratosthenes. Large single sieve, high memory usage.
Primes Found
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Execution Time
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Idle
Trial Division
Slow
Limit:
Checks division remainder using odd divisors. Default 50 million limit.
Primes Found
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Execution Time
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Idle