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Compute optimizations for low precision machine learning operations

US11308574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2020
Grant dateApr 19, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein provide a graphics processor that can perform a variety of mixed and multiple precision instructions and operations. One embodiment provides a streaming multiprocessor that can concurrently execute multiple thread groups, wherein the streaming multiprocessor includes a single instruction, multiple thread (SIMT) architecture and the streaming multiprocessor is to execute multiple threads for each of multiple instructions. The streaming multiprocessor can perform concurrent integer and floating-point operations and includes a mixed precision core to perform operations at multiple precisions.

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