10 - Vector, SIMD, GPUs
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Practice Questions
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What does SIMD stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember that it involves using one instruction on multiple data points.
What is the main advantage of vector processing?
💡 Hint: Think of efficiency!
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What is the main purpose of SIMD?
💡 Hint: Think about how efficiently it handles multiple pieces of data.
True or False: GPUs are optimized for single-threaded performance.
💡 Hint: Consider how GPUs manage many tasks simultaneously.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a deep learning model training with a GPU. Explain the benefits of using SIMD for this process and the potential bottlenecks that could arise.
💡 Hint: Think about both sides of the equation: advantages and challenges.
You are tasked with optimizing a code section that processes an array of numbers. Describe how you would go about vectorization and any potential issues you might encounter.
💡 Hint: Consider the layout of your data and dependencies between operations.
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