MKL init when static linking MKL

Question

I know that when you statically link against IPP one should call ippInit() before using any IPP's function. Do you have to do the same when linking statically against MKL ? If so what is the function name to init MKL ?

Answer 1

No, you shouldn't need to call a function like that to initialize MKL. Simply including the header, and then calling the MKL function(s) that you require should be enough.

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Answer 2

regarding to IPP - actually, since the last two versions, you don't need to call IppInit function. IPP dispatches the code automatically.