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CUDA graphs

What it is

CUDA graphs record a repeatable sequence of device operations and replay it with fewer host launches. The captured graph expects stable execution structure and memory addresses.

Why it moves cost and latency

Replay removes repeated launch work from short decode iterations where host overhead can be visible. Capture consumes setup time and can restrict dynamic shapes or control flow.

What it looks like in practice

Serving systems may capture common shape buckets, pad work, or recapture when shapes change. Unsupported paths remain eager, and graph memory must stay valid across replays.

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Questions this definition answers

What does CUDA graphs mean in inference serving?

CUDA graphs record a repeatable sequence of device operations and replay it with fewer host launches. The captured graph expects stable execution structure and memory addresses. Serving systems may capture common shape buckets, pad work, or recapture when shapes change. Unsupported paths remain eager, and graph memory must stay valid across replays.

Why can CUDA graphs move cost or latency?

Replay removes repeated launch work from short decode iterations where host overhead can be visible. Capture consumes setup time and can restrict dynamic shapes or control flow.

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