11 episodes

MacResearch.org is a an online community for scientsts using Apple hardware and software in their research.

MacResearch.org David W. Gohara, Ph.D.

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MacResearch.org is a an online community for scientsts using Apple hardware and software in their research.

    Episode 6 - Questions and Answers (PDF)

    Episode 6 - Questions and Answers (PDF)

    In this episode we'll go over an example of real-world code that has been parallelized by porting to the GPU. The use of shared memory to improve performance is covered as well as a discussion of synchronization points for coordinated work within a work-group. Source code is provided.

    • video
    Episode 6 - Shared Memory Kernel Optimization (Video)

    Episode 6 - Shared Memory Kernel Optimization (Video)

    In this episode we'll go over an example of real-world code that has been parallelized by porting to the GPU. The use of shared memory to improve performance is covered as well as a discussion of synchronization points for coordinated work within a work-group. Source code is provided.

    • 49 min
    Episode 5 - Questions and Answers (PDF)

    Episode 5 - Questions and Answers (PDF)

    This episode covers questions hthat were generated from the previous podcast. We'll discuss GPU layout/terminology and bank conflicts resulting from shared memory access.

    • video
    Episode 5 - Questions and Answers (Video)

    Episode 5 - Questions and Answers (Video)

    This episode covers questions hthat were generated from the previous podcast. We'll discuss GPU layout/terminology and bank conflicts resulting from shared memory access.

    • 29 min
    Episode 4 - Memory Layout and Access (PDF)

    Episode 4 - Memory Layout and Access (PDF)

    In this episode we cover some questions regarding function calls from kernels and the use of clFinish. Also, we'll discuss basic GPU architecture, memory layout, shared memory. Thread blocks, warps and efficient data loading will also be discussed.

    • video
    Episode 4 - Memory Layout and Access (Video)

    Episode 4 - Memory Layout and Access (Video)

    In this episode we cover some questions regarding function calls from kernels and the use of clFinish. Also, we'll discuss basic GPU architecture, memory layout, shared memory. Thread blocks, warps and efficient data loading will also be discussed.

    • 56 min

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