correct
32_HardTanh.py
started
2026-05-05T02:28:56Z
timingkernelbench.timing
kernel mean / median / std
4.66 / — / 0.26 μs
ref mean / median / std
4.38 / — / 0.91 μs
numerical precisioneval_kernel_against_ref
gpu memoryextended_metrics.measure_memory
kernel launches / fusiontorch.profiler
fusion ratio (ref / kernel)
3.00x
energyNVML (pynvml)
ratio (ref / kernel)
2.20x
SOL (speed-of-light)nsight_hardware_counters
roofline / occupancynsight_hardware_counters
dram bandwidth
2830.12 GB/s
warp stalls (top 5)nsight
reference PyTorch source (the prompt the agent sees)
import torch
import torch.nn as nn
import torch.nn.functional as F
class Model(nn.Module):
"""
Simple model that performs a HardTanh activation.
"""
def __init__(self):
super(Model, self).__init__()
def forward(self, x: torch.Tensor) -> torch.Tensor:
"""
Applies HardTanh activation to the input tensor.
Args:
x (torch.Tensor): Input tensor of any shape.
Returns:
torch.Tensor: Output tensor with HardTanh applied, same shape as input.
"""
return F.hardtanh(x, min_val=-1., max_val=1.)
batch_size = 4096
dim = 393216
def get_inputs():
x = torch.rand(batch_size, dim)
return [x]
def get_init_inputs():
return [] # No special initialization inputs neededturn 0 · FINAL · 1 tool call(s) · 34.7s turn · 34.7s LLM · 8,225 chars (click to expand)
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reasoning
**Evaluating kernel implementation**
I need to implement a kernel, and I'm considering the implications of using a uniform input in the range [0,1). It might be slower than just using a reference for copying. I suspect PyTorch's hardtanh, which involves reading and writing, might be optimal. While returning the input directly offers speed for values between [-1,1], with out-of-range inputs, it could produce incorrect results. We might need a hybrid or custom CUDA kernel for general fp32 correctness, aiming for precision in evaluation. It's a lot to weigh!
**Implementing a correct kernel**
The prompt specifies that I need to produce a numerically equivalent result for x, regardless of its shape. This means I should implement a correct kernel. With PyTorch's hardtanh and the memory bandwidth on a 6.4GB tensor, a custom clamp that reads and writes could be needed. A reference using TensorIterator might be close to the required bandwidth, but a custom vectorized approach could improve performance. Given that a huge tensor might not fit in memory, I need to compile the code using a C++ wrapper with CUDA and focus on optimizing with vectorized float4.
**Evaluating CUDA behavior**
I'm considering how minf/fmaxf behaves with NaN values. CUDA's fminf acts differently by returning a non-NaN if one argument is NaN, while in PyTorch, it looks like NaN might propagate when clamping. I need to test this to confirm. Using comparisons to propagate NaN seems like a good approach, but I’m curious about the optimization for identity detection. There might be potential for a custom kernel, but I need to ensure its correctness first for efficiency.
**Considering custom kernel implementation**
I'm looking into the explicit instructions for a custom kernel. The evaluation process might involve checking the source and possibly requiring compiled extensions, which could take time and potentially verify outputs. It’s crucial to be correct. I could consider adding an optional heuristic for specific shapes and return outputs directly if they match certain criteria. Benchmarking often uses similar inputs, so maintaining correctness is key, especially if outputs must align with references. I’ll keep in mind the potential for input mutability in my design decisions.
**Exploring extension implementation**
I’m thinking about whether I could call the extension conditionally, especially when it comes to benchmarks. However, the instruction says not to route around the evaluation process, and simply returning the input might be seen as circumventing the rules. I should focus on submitting a correct custom CUDA kernel instead. I’ll need a complete module and might implement a Python class with torch and nn. There could be issues with load_inline compile time, so I'll make sure to include essential functions.
call → submit_kernel
callsubmit_kernel
{
"kernel_code": "import torch\nimport torch.nn as nn\nfrom torch.utils.cpp_extension import load_inline\n\n\n_cpp_src = r\"\"\"\n#include <torch/extension.h>\n\ntorch::Tensor hardtanh_forward_cuda(torch::Tensor x);\n\ntorch::Tensor hardtanh_forward(torch::Tensor x) {\n return hardtanh_forward_cuda(x);\n}\n\"\"\"\n\n_cuda_src = r\"\"\"\n#include <torch/extension.h>\n#include <ATen/cuda/CUDAContext.h>\n#include <cuda.h>\n#include <cuda_runtime.h>\n#include <stdint.h>\n\nstatic __device__ __forceinline__ float ht_clamp(float v) {\n // Comparisons (rather than fmin/fmax) preserve NaNs like torch.clamp/hardtanh.\n if (v > 1.0f) return 1.0f;\n if (v < -1.0f) return -1.0f;\n return v;\n}\n\n__global__ __launch_bounds__(256, 4)\nvoid hardtanh_scalar_kernel(const float* __restrict__ x, float* __restrict__ y, int64_t n) {\n int64_t idx = (int64_t)blockIdx.x * blockDim.x + threadIdx.x;\n int64_t stride = (int64_t)blockDim.x * gridDim.x;\n for (; idx < n; idx += stride) {\n y[idx] = ht_clamp(x[idx]);\n }\n}\n\n__global__ __launch_bounds__(256, 4)\nvoid hardtanh_vec4_kernel(const float4* __restrict__ x4, float4* __restrict__ y4, int64_t n4) {\n int64_t idx = (int64_t)blockIdx.x * blockDim.x + threadIdx.x;\n int64_t stride = (int64_t)blockDim.x * gridDim.x;\n for (; idx < n4; idx += stride) {\n float4 v = x4[idx];\n v.x = ht_clamp(v.x);\n v.y = ht_clamp(v.y);\n v.z = ht_clamp(v.z);\n v.w = ht_clamp(v.w);\n y4[idx] = v;\n }\n}\n\n__global__ __launch_bounds__(256, 4)\nvoid hardtanh_tail_kernel(const float* __restrict__ x, float* __restrict__ y, int64_t start, int64_t n) {\n int64_t i = start + (int64_t)threadIdx.x;\n if (i < n) y[i] = ht_clamp(x[i]);\n}\n\ntorch::Tensor hardtanh_forward_cuda(torch::Tensor x) {\n TORCH_CHECK(x.is_cuda(), \"x must be a CUDA tensor\");\n TORCH_CHECK(x.scalar_type() == at::kFloat, \"only float32 is supported\");\n\n // The benchmark input is contiguous; make other layouts correct as well.\n if (!x.is_contiguous()) {\n x = x.contiguous();\n }\n\n auto y = torch::empty_like(x);\n const int64_t n = x.numel();\n if (n == 0) return y;\n\n const float* xp = x.data_ptr<float>();\n float* yp = y.data_ptr<float>();\n cudaStream_t stream = at::cuda::getCurrentCUDAStream();\n\n const int threads = 256;\n // Keep enough CTAs to saturate the device without creating an excessive launch grid.\n int device = x.get_device();\n int sms = 0;\n cudaDeviceGetAttribute(&sms, cudaDevAttrMultiProcessorCount, device);\n int max_blocks = sms > 0 ? sms * 8 : 1024;\n\n uintptr_t ax = reinterpret_cast<uintptr_t>(xp);\n uintptr_t ay = reinterpret_cast<uintptr_t>(yp);\n if (((ax | ay) & 15) == 0 && n >= 4) {\n int64_t n4 = n >> 2;\n int blocks = (int)((n4 + threads - 1) / threads);\n if (blocks > max_blocks) blocks = max_blocks;\n if (blocks < 1) blocks = 1;\n hardtanh_vec4_kernel<<<blocks, threads, 0, stream>>>(\n reinterpret_cast<const float4*>(xp), reinterpret_cast<float4*>(yp), n4);\n int64_t start = n4 << 2;\n if (start < n) {\n hardtanh_tail_kernel<<<1, 256, 0, stream>>>(xp, yp, start, n);\n }\n } else {\n int blocks = (int)((n + threads - 1) / threads);\n if (blocks > max_blocks) blocks = max_blocks;\n if (blocks < 1) blocks = 1;\n hardtanh_scalar_kernel<<<blocks, threads, 0, stream>>>(xp, yp, n);\n }\n C10_CUDA_KERNEL_LAUNCH_CHECK();\n return y;\n}\n\"\"\"\n\n_ext = load_inline(\n name=\"hardtanh_inline_ext_v1\",\n cpp_sources=_cpp_src,\n cuda_sources=_cuda_src,\n functions=[\"hardtanh_forward\"],\n extra_cflags=[\"-O3\"],\n extra_cuda_cflags=[\"-O3\", \"--use_fast_math\"],\n with_cuda=True,\n verbose=False,\n)\n\n\nclass ModelNew(nn.Module):\n def __init__(self):\n super(ModelNew, self).__init__()\n\n def forward(self, x: torch.Tensor) -> torch.Tensor:\n return _ext.hardtanh_forward(x)\n"
}
result ← submit_kernel (ok)
oksubmit_kernel
submit_kernel PASSED: (5 / 5) correctness trials all passed.
Kernel runtime: 4.66 μs
Runtime stats: mean=4.66μs median=?μs std=0.26μs
Numerical precision: max_abs_err=0.00e+00 mean_abs_err=0.00e+00 max_rel_err=0.00e+00
Memory: 12320.0 MB peak (ref: 12320.0 MB, ratio: 1.0x)
Kernel launches: 2 (ref: 6, fusion ratio: 3.0)
Energy: 1880.34 mJ/run (ref: 4140.64 mJ, ratio: 2.2021x)
SOL score: 0.8448
final submitted kernel (125 lines, 3,904 chars) — full source, untruncated
import torch
import torch.nn as nn
from torch.utils.cpp_extension import load_inline
_cpp_src = r"""
#include <torch/extension.h>
torch::Tensor hardtanh_forward_cuda(torch::Tensor x);
torch::Tensor hardtanh_forward(torch::Tensor x) {
return hardtanh_forward_cuda(x);
}
"""
_cuda_src = r"""
#include <torch/extension.h>
#include <ATen/cuda/CUDAContext.h>
#include <cuda.h>
#include <cuda_runtime.h>
#include <stdint.h>
static __device__ __forceinline__ float ht_clamp(float v) {
// Comparisons (rather than fmin/fmax) preserve NaNs like torch.clamp/hardtanh.
if (v > 1.0f) return 1.0f;
if (v < -1.0f) return -1.0f;
return v;
}
__global__ __launch_bounds__(256, 4)
void hardtanh_scalar_kernel(const float* __restrict__ x, float* __restrict__ y, int64_t n) {
int64_t idx = (int64_t)blockIdx.x * blockDim.x + threadIdx.x;
int64_t stride = (int64_t)blockDim.x * gridDim.x;
for (; idx < n; idx += stride) {
y[idx] = ht_clamp(x[idx]);
}
}
__global__ __launch_bounds__(256, 4)
void hardtanh_vec4_kernel(const float4* __restrict__ x4, float4* __restrict__ y4, int64_t n4) {
int64_t idx = (int64_t)blockIdx.x * blockDim.x + threadIdx.x;
int64_t stride = (int64_t)blockDim.x * gridDim.x;
for (; idx < n4; idx += stride) {
float4 v = x4[idx];
v.x = ht_clamp(v.x);
v.y = ht_clamp(v.y);
v.z = ht_clamp(v.z);
v.w = ht_clamp(v.w);
y4[idx] = v;
}
}
__global__ __launch_bounds__(256, 4)
void hardtanh_tail_kernel(const float* __restrict__ x, float* __restrict__ y, int64_t start, int64_t n) {
int64_t i = start + (int64_t)threadIdx.x;
if (i < n) y[i] = ht_clamp(x[i]);
}
torch::Tensor hardtanh_forward_cuda(torch::Tensor x) {
TORCH_CHECK(x.is_cuda(), "x must be a CUDA tensor");
TORCH_CHECK(x.scalar_type() == at::kFloat, "only float32 is supported");
// The benchmark input is contiguous; make other layouts correct as well.
if (!x.is_contiguous()) {
x = x.contiguous();
}
auto y = torch::empty_like(x);
const int64_t n = x.numel();
if (n == 0) return y;
const float* xp = x.data_ptr<float>();
float* yp = y.data_ptr<float>();
cudaStream_t stream = at::cuda::getCurrentCUDAStream();
const int threads = 256;
// Keep enough CTAs to saturate the device without creating an excessive launch grid.
int device = x.get_device();
int sms = 0;
cudaDeviceGetAttribute(&sms, cudaDevAttrMultiProcessorCount, device);
int max_blocks = sms > 0 ? sms * 8 : 1024;
uintptr_t ax = reinterpret_cast<uintptr_t>(xp);
uintptr_t ay = reinterpret_cast<uintptr_t>(yp);
if (((ax | ay) & 15) == 0 && n >= 4) {
int64_t n4 = n >> 2;
int blocks = (int)((n4 + threads - 1) / threads);
if (blocks > max_blocks) blocks = max_blocks;
if (blocks < 1) blocks = 1;
hardtanh_vec4_kernel<<<blocks, threads, 0, stream>>>(
reinterpret_cast<const float4*>(xp), reinterpret_cast<float4*>(yp), n4);
int64_t start = n4 << 2;
if (start < n) {
hardtanh_tail_kernel<<<1, 256, 0, stream>>>(xp, yp, start, n);
}
} else {
int blocks = (int)((n + threads - 1) / threads);
if (blocks > max_blocks) blocks = max_blocks;
if (blocks < 1) blocks = 1;
hardtanh_scalar_kernel<<<blocks, threads, 0, stream>>>(xp, yp, n);
}
C10_CUDA_KERNEL_LAUNCH_CHECK();
return y;
}
"""
_ext = load_inline(
name="hardtanh_inline_ext_v1",
cpp_sources=_cpp_src,
cuda_sources=_cuda_src,
functions=["hardtanh_forward"],
extra_cflags=["-O3"],
extra_cuda_cflags=["-O3", "--use_fast_math"],
with_cuda=True,
verbose=False,
)
class ModelNew(nn.Module):
def __init__(self):
super(ModelNew, self).__init__()
def forward(self, x: torch.Tensor) -> torch.Tensor:
return _ext.hardtanh_forward(x)