Summary of Toward Efficient Permutation For Hierarchical N:m Sparsity on Gpus, by Seungmin Yu et al.
Toward Efficient Permutation for Hierarchical N:M Sparsity on GPUs
by Seungmin Yu, Xiaodie Yi, Hayun Lee, Dongkun Shin
First submitted to arxiv on: 30 Jul 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The paper introduces a novel method for compressing deep neural networks using NVIDIA’s Sparse Tensor Core technology. Specifically, it proposes a hierarchical approach called N:M sparsity, which combines column-wise vector sparsity with row-wise N:M sparsity to achieve diverse compression ratios. The authors also introduce a channel permutation strategy called gyro-permutation to optimize the accuracy of compressed networks. Experimental evaluations on various DNN models demonstrate that gyro-permutation enhances the accuracy of HiNM sparse networks, allowing them to reach performance levels comparable to those of unstructured sparse networks. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary The paper is about making deep neural networks smaller and faster using a new technique called hierarchical N:M sparsity. It’s like finding a way to make a big building more efficient by removing unused rooms. The authors also developed a special way to rearrange the building’s layout, which helps keep the building working well even after it’s been trimmed down. They tested this method on many different types of neural networks and found that it works really well. |
