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Run a 1T parameter model on a 32gb Mac by streaming tensors from NVMe
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Hypura is a storage-tier-aware LLM inference scheduler designed for Apple Silicon, allowing users to run large models that exceed their Mac's memory. It optimally distributes model tensors across GPU, RAM, and NVMe storage based on access patterns and hardware capabilities to prevent system crashes.
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- Praise: The project demonstrates an innovative approach to utilizing NVMe storage, effectively extending RAM capabilities for running large models, which could enhance accessibility for users with limited hardware.
- Praise: Using a smart method to manage memory allocation could optimize performance, allowing for more efficient use of resources during model inference.
- Concern: Concerns about the potential stress on NVMe drives during intensive model generation highlight the risks to hardware longevity, which could deter users from adopting this approach.
- Concern: The overhead associated with mmap in similar designs raises questions about the efficiency of this method, suggesting it may not perform as well as hoped in practice.