This is a list of commands useful for profiling binaries in Linux and analysing the result.

Simple perf

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perf record -g -- ./binary

Perf with better call graph

-F 99 lowers the frequency because dwarf produces large results. --call-graph=lbr is another option.

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perf record --call-graph=dwarf -F 99 -- ./binary

Simple report

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perf report

Generating flamegraph

Install flamegraph-git from AUR. The generated image is interactive, so open it with a browser.

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perf script | stackcollapse-perf | flamegraph > flamegraph.svg

CMake

Run the following command to build a suitable profiling binary in a CMake project.

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cmake -D CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=RelWithDebInfo