# ipp-link, Qipp-link

Controls whether the compiler links to static or dynamic threaded Intel® Integrated Performance Primitives (Intel® IPP) run-time libraries.

## Syntax

Linux: | -ipp-link[=lib]

Windows: | /Qipp-link[:lib]

## Arguments

lib | Specifies the Intel® IPP library to use. Possible values are:
static | Tells the compiler to link to the set of static run-time libraries.
dynamic | Tells the compiler to link to the set of dynamic threaded run-time libraries.

## Default

dynamic | The compiler links to the Intel® IPP set of dynamic run-time libraries. However, if Linux* option -static is specified, the compiler links to the set of static run-time libraries.

## Description

This option controls whether the compiler links to static or dynamic threaded Intel® Integrated Performance Primitives (Intel® IPP) run-time libraries.

To use this option, you must also specify the [Q]ipp option.

Product and Performance Information
Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex. Notice revision #20201201

## IDE Equivalent

None

## Alternate Options

None

Parent topic: Advanced Optimization Options

## See Also

ipp, Qipp compiler option