10.5 - SIMD in GPUs
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Practice Questions
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What does SIMD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how many data points are being processed.
What is one example of where SIMD is used?
💡 Hint: Consider tasks that involve large amounts of repeated computations.
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What does SIMD stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the structure of the acronym.
True or False: SIMT allows threads to execute different instructions.
💡 Hint: Think about thread behavior.
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Design an algorithm that utilizes SIMD principles for rendering a simple 3D shape like a cube. Discuss how executing in parallel improves performance.
💡 Hint: Focus on the different operations needed for each face and how they can be performed at once.
Analyze a scenario where using SIMT could enhance the performance of a deep learning model compared to SIMD. Describe why flexibility in operations between threads is beneficial.
💡 Hint: Think about different types of data and how they require different operations.
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