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11_4D_tensor_matrix_multiplication.py
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compile error: Error building extension 'tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext': [1/3] /opt/conda/bin/x86_64-conda-linux-gnu-c++ -MMD -MF main.o.d -DTORCH_EXTENSION_NAME=tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext -DTORCH_API_INCLUDE_EXTENSION_H -isystem /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/torch/include -isystem /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/torch/include/torch/csrc/api/include -isystem /usr/local/cuda/include -isystem /opt/conda/include/python3.10 -fPIC -std=c++17 -c /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_1_problem_11_cache/k_903979869f
timingkernelbench.timing
kernel mean / median / std
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reference PyTorch source (the prompt the agent sees)
import torch
import torch.nn as nn
class Model(nn.Module):
"""
Performs 4D tensor-matrix multiplication:
C[b, i, j, k] = sum_l A[b, i, j, l] * B[l, k]
Args:
A (torch.Tensor): Input 4D tensor of shape (b, i, j, l)
B (torch.Tensor): Input matrix of shape (l, k)
Returns:
torch.Tensor: Output 4D tensor of shape (b, i, j, k)
"""
def __init__(self):
super(Model, self).__init__()
def forward(self, A, B):
"""
Performs the 4D tensor-matrix multiplication.
Args:
A (torch.Tensor): Input 4D tensor of shape (b, i, j, l)
B (torch.Tensor): Input matrix of shape (l, k)
Returns:
torch.Tensor: Output 4D tensor of shape (b, i, j, k)
"""
return torch.einsum("bijl,lk->bijk", A, B)
# Test code
b = 8
i = 256
j = 512
l = 256
k = 768
def get_inputs():
A = torch.rand(b, i, j, l)
B = torch.rand(l, k)
return [A, B]
def get_init_inputs():
return [] # No special initialization inputs neededturn 0 · FINAL · 1 tool call(s) · 21.8s turn · 21.8s LLM · 8,099 chars (click to expand)
turn 021.8s turn · 21.8s LLM · 0.0s tools · FINAL
reasoning
**Considering optimized GEMM operations**
I need to submit one kernel and complete a Python operation for matrices A and B. The dimensions are significant, with A being 8x256x512x256 and B 256x768. The output will have over a million rows! We're dealing with a giant GEMM operation using einsum, which likely utilizes matmul and optimized cuBLAS. To enhance speed, I wonder if leveraging a torch extension or reference to cuBLAS might help, but creating a custom CUDA kernel could be tricky. I should think about using TF32 precision and batch sizes to manage this efficiently.
**Exploring fp32 and cuBLAS options**
I'm considering the use of custom fp32, particularly in relation to TF32 tolerances in PyTorch, which might affect evaluation. I wonder if I can leverage cuBLAS directly from an extension instead of creating a custom CUDA kernel for better speed. However, I need to be cautious about detection issues with custom kernels. For the matrix operations, A and B both need to be in row-major format, and I'll ensure the output orientation aligns perfectly with that. Using cublasSgemm seems like a valid route to optimize this.
**Handling matrix orientations**
I'm treating my row-major matrices like they're column-major, by transposing them. So, for the resulting matrix C, which is MxN in row-major format, I’ll consider it as a column-major matrix Cc with dimensions NxM. This means I can represent it as Bc (dim LxN in row-major) multiplied by Ac (dimension KxM in column-major). I need to keep track of these orientations to ensure everything aligns correctly in my calculations!
call → submit_kernel
callsubmit_kernel
{
"kernel_code": "import torch\nimport torch.nn as nn\nfrom torch.utils.cpp_extension import load_inline\n\n_cuda_src = r'''\n#include <torch/extension.h>\n#include <ATen/cuda/CUDAContext.h>\n#include <c10/cuda/CUDAGuard.h>\n#include <cublas_v2.h>\n\nstatic inline void check_cublas(cublasStatus_t status) {\n TORCH_CHECK(status == CUBLAS_STATUS_SUCCESS, \"cuBLAS error: \", (int)status);\n}\n\ntorch::Tensor tensor4_matmul_forward(torch::Tensor A, torch::Tensor B) {\n TORCH_CHECK(A.is_cuda() && B.is_cuda(), \"inputs must be CUDA tensors\");\n TORCH_CHECK(A.scalar_type() == at::kFloat && B.scalar_type() == at::kFloat, \"only float32 is supported\");\n TORCH_CHECK(A.dim() == 4 && B.dim() == 2, \"expected A 4D and B 2D\");\n TORCH_CHECK(A.is_contiguous() && B.is_contiguous(), \"inputs must be contiguous\");\n TORCH_CHECK(A.size(3) == B.size(0), \"contracting dimensions differ\");\n\n const auto b = A.size(0);\n const auto i = A.size(1);\n const auto j = A.size(2);\n const auto l = A.size(3);\n const auto k = B.size(1);\n const int64_t M64 = b * i * j;\n TORCH_CHECK(M64 <= INT_MAX && k <= INT_MAX && l <= INT_MAX, \"dimensions too large for cuBLAS sgemm\");\n\n auto C = torch::empty({b, i, j, k}, A.options());\n if (M64 == 0 || k == 0) return C;\n\n c10::cuda::CUDAGuard device_guard(A.device());\n auto handle = at::cuda::getCurrentCUDABlasHandle();\n\n const int M = (int)M64;\n const int N = (int)k;\n const int L = (int)l;\n const float alpha = 1.0f;\n const float beta = 0.0f;\n\n // Row-major C[M,N] = A[M,L] * B[L,N]. cuBLAS is column-major, so compute\n // C_col[N,M] = B_col[N,L] * A_col[L,M] over the same underlying storage.\n check_cublas(cublasSgemm(handle,\n CUBLAS_OP_N, CUBLAS_OP_N,\n N, M, L,\n &alpha,\n B.data_ptr<float>(), N,\n A.data_ptr<float>(), L,\n &beta,\n C.data_ptr<float>(), N));\n return C;\n}\n'''\n\n_ext = load_inline(\n name='tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext',\n cpp_sources='',\n cuda_sources=_cuda_src,\n functions=['tensor4_matmul_forward'],\n extra_cuda_cflags=['-O3'],\n extra_ldflags=['-lcublas'],\n with_cuda=True,\n verbose=False,\n)\n\nclass ModelNew(nn.Module):\n def __init__(self):\n super(ModelNew, self).__init__()\n\n def forward(self, A, B):\n return _ext.tensor4_matmul_forward(A, B)\n"
}
result ← submit_kernel (fail)
failsubmit_kernel
submit_kernel FAILED: kernel did not compile.
Error building extension 'tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext': [1/3] /opt/conda/bin/x86_64-conda-linux-gnu-c++ -MMD -MF main.o.d -DTORCH_EXTENSION_NAME=tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext -DTORCH_API_INCLUDE_EXTENSION_H -isystem /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/torch/include -isystem /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/torch/include/torch/csrc/api/include -isystem /usr/local/cuda/include -isystem /opt/conda/include/python3.10 -fPIC -std=c++17 -c /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_1_problem_11_cache/k_903979869f65/tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext/main.cpp -o main.o
FAILED: [code=1] main.o
/opt/conda/bin/x86_64-conda-linux-gnu-c++ -MMD -MF main.o.d -DTORCH_EXTENSION_NAME=tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext -DTORCH_API_INCLUDE_EXTENSION_H -isystem /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/torch/include -isystem /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/torch/include/torch/csrc/api/include -isystem /usr/local/cuda/include -isystem /opt/conda/include/python3.10 -fPIC -std=c++17 -c /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_1_problem_11_cache/k_903979869f65/tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext/main.cpp -o main.o
/scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_1_problem_11_cache/k_903979869f65/tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext/main.cpp: In function 'void pybind11_init_tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext(pybind11::module_&)':
/scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_1_problem_11_cache/k_903979869f65/tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext/main.cpp:4:61: error: 'tensor4_matmul_forward' was not declared in this scope
4 | m.def("tensor4_matmul_forward", torch::wrap_pybind_function(tensor4_matmul_forward), "tensor4_matmul_forward");
| ^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[2/3] /usr/local/cuda/bin/nvcc -MD -MF cuda.cuda.o.d -ccbin /opt/conda/bin/x86_64-conda-linux-gnu-cc -DTORCH_EXTENSION_NAME=tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext -DTORCH_API_INCLUDE_EXTENSION_H -isystem /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/torch/include -isystem /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/.venv/lib/python3.10/site-packages/torch/include/torch/csrc/api/include -isystem /usr/local/cuda/include -isystem /opt/conda/include/python3.10 -D__CUDA_NO_HALF_OPERATORS__ -D__CUDA_NO_HALF_CONVERSIONS__ -D__CUDA_NO_BFLOAT16_CONVERSIONS__ -D__CUDA_NO_HALF2_OPERATORS__ --expt-relaxed-constexpr -gencode=arch=compute_90,code=compute_90 -gencode=arch=compute_90,code=sm_90 --compiler-options '-fPIC' -O3 -std=c++17 -c /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_1_problem_11_cache/k_903979869f65/tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext/cuda.cu -o cuda.cuda.o
nvcc warning : incompatible redefinition for option 'compiler-bindir', the last value of this option was used
ninja: build stopped: subcommand failed.
final submitted kernel (73 lines, 2,456 chars) — full source, untruncated
import torch
import torch.nn as nn
from torch.utils.cpp_extension import load_inline
_cuda_src = r'''
#include <torch/extension.h>
#include <ATen/cuda/CUDAContext.h>
#include <c10/cuda/CUDAGuard.h>
#include <cublas_v2.h>
static inline void check_cublas(cublasStatus_t status) {
TORCH_CHECK(status == CUBLAS_STATUS_SUCCESS, "cuBLAS error: ", (int)status);
}
torch::Tensor tensor4_matmul_forward(torch::Tensor A, torch::Tensor B) {
TORCH_CHECK(A.is_cuda() && B.is_cuda(), "inputs must be CUDA tensors");
TORCH_CHECK(A.scalar_type() == at::kFloat && B.scalar_type() == at::kFloat, "only float32 is supported");
TORCH_CHECK(A.dim() == 4 && B.dim() == 2, "expected A 4D and B 2D");
TORCH_CHECK(A.is_contiguous() && B.is_contiguous(), "inputs must be contiguous");
TORCH_CHECK(A.size(3) == B.size(0), "contracting dimensions differ");
const auto b = A.size(0);
const auto i = A.size(1);
const auto j = A.size(2);
const auto l = A.size(3);
const auto k = B.size(1);
const int64_t M64 = b * i * j;
TORCH_CHECK(M64 <= INT_MAX && k <= INT_MAX && l <= INT_MAX, "dimensions too large for cuBLAS sgemm");
auto C = torch::empty({b, i, j, k}, A.options());
if (M64 == 0 || k == 0) return C;
c10::cuda::CUDAGuard device_guard(A.device());
auto handle = at::cuda::getCurrentCUDABlasHandle();
const int M = (int)M64;
const int N = (int)k;
const int L = (int)l;
const float alpha = 1.0f;
const float beta = 0.0f;
// Row-major C[M,N] = A[M,L] * B[L,N]. cuBLAS is column-major, so compute
// C_col[N,M] = B_col[N,L] * A_col[L,M] over the same underlying storage.
check_cublas(cublasSgemm(handle,
CUBLAS_OP_N, CUBLAS_OP_N,
N, M, L,
&alpha,
B.data_ptr<float>(), N,
A.data_ptr<float>(), L,
&beta,
C.data_ptr<float>(), N));
return C;
}
'''
_ext = load_inline(
name='tensor4_matmul_cublas_ext',
cpp_sources='',
cuda_sources=_cuda_src,
functions=['tensor4_matmul_forward'],
extra_cuda_cflags=['-O3'],
extra_ldflags=['-lcublas'],
with_cuda=True,
verbose=False,
)
class ModelNew(nn.Module):
def __init__(self):
super(ModelNew, self).__init__()
def forward(self, A, B):
return _ext.tensor4_matmul_forward(A, B)