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We have not reviewed FasterTransformer yet
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About FasterTransformer
FasterTransformer is an open-source framework that accelerates transformer model inference. It implements optimized kernels and memory management for models like BERT and GPT. Written in C++, it provides high-performance execution on NVIDIA GPUs.
Best for
Developers seeking maximum inference performance for transformer models on NVIDIA hardware
Use cases
- Deploying large BERT models for low-latency inference
- Running GPT-based text generation with higher throughput
- Optimizing transformer inference on NVIDIA GPUs
Notes
6,418 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2024-03-27. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Delivers state-of-the-art inference speed for supported transformers
- Actively maintained with strong community adoption (6,418 stars)
- Fine-tuned for NVIDIA GPU architectures
Cons
- Limited to NVIDIA GPUs, no CPU or other hardware support
- C++ codebase requires compilation and integration effort
- Does not offer a high-level API; manual configuration needed
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- release/v5.3_tag (released 23 Jan 2023)
- GitHub stars
- 6,452
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Stars and usage
How FasterTransformer is growing
6,418 to 6,452
Alternatives
Alternatives to FasterTransformer
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| TensorRT-LLMThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| vLLMThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubOfficial
- github api via nightly crawl, recovered from git history 20e874270887c1008f860ee0198e461a23c9e438Registry
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Changelog
What changed
Released release/v5.3_tag
Released release/v5.2.1_tag
Released release/v5.2_bug_fix_tag
Released release/v5.2_tag
Released release/v5.1.1_tag
Released release/v5.1_bugfix_tag
Released release/v5.1_tag
Released release/v5.0_tag
Released release/v4.0_tag
Released release/v1.0_tag
Open-source & AI alternatives
Swap-in tools that solve the same job. Weigh the trade-offs before you commit.
TensorRT-LLM
Community
TensorRT LLM provides users with an easy-to-use Python API to define Large Language Models (LLMs) and supports state-of-the-art optimizations to perform inference efficiently on NV
vLLM
Community
A high-throughput and memory-efficient inference and serving engine for LLMs
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