---
name: "libpfm_amd64"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "libpfm"
version: "4.14.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/libpfm_amd64"
---

# libpfm\_amd64(3)

support for AMD64 processors

## NAME

libpfm\_amd64 - support for AMD64 processors

## SYNOPSIS

```
#include <perfmon/pfmlib.h>

```

## DESCRIPTION

The library supports all AMD64 processors in both 32 and 64-bit modes.

The support is broken down in three groups:

- **AMD K7 processors (family 6)**

  - **AMD K8 processors (family 15)**

  - **AMD Family 10h processors (family 16)**

  - Each group has a distinct man page. See links below.

  ## SEE ALSO

[libpfm\_amd64\_k7(3)](/libpfm_amd64_k7/3.md), [libpfm\_amd64\_k8(3)](/libpfm_amd64_k8/3.md), [libpfm\_amd64\_fam10h(3)](/libpfm_amd64_fam10h/3.md)

## AUTHORS

```
Stephane Eranian <eranian@gmail.com>
Robert Richter <robert.richter@amd.com>
```