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compile error: Error building extension 'modelnew_softmax_ext': [1/3] /opt/conda/bin/x86_64-conda-linux-gnu-c++ -MMD -MF main.o.d -DTORCH_EXTENSION_NAME=modelnew_softmax_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 -O3 -c /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_2_problem_66_cache/k_fc25c09216c7/mod
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import torch
import torch.nn as nn

class Model(nn.Module):
    """
    A model that performs matrix multiplication, applies dropout, and then applies softmax.
    """
    def __init__(self, in_features, out_features, dropout_p):
        super(Model, self).__init__()
        self.matmul = nn.Linear(in_features, out_features)
        self.dropout = nn.Dropout(dropout_p)

    def forward(self, x):
        """
        Args:
            x (torch.Tensor): Input tensor of shape (batch_size, in_features).

        Returns:
            torch.Tensor: Output tensor of shape (batch_size, out_features).
        """
        x = self.matmul(x)
        x = self.dropout(x)
        x = torch.softmax(x, dim=1)  # Softmax over features
        return x

batch_size = 128
in_features = 16384
out_features = 16384
dropout_p = 0.2

def get_inputs():
    return [torch.rand(batch_size, in_features)]

def get_init_inputs():
    return [in_features, out_features, dropout_p]
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**Evaluating dropout and softmax performance** I'm considering using `torch.nn.functional.dropout` along with a custom softmax extension. I need to ensure randomness is maintained across different seeds. Comparing results after seeding with the linear layer, then applying dropout and a custom softmax, could be crucial for speed and correctness — especially in training. In evaluation, dropout should be skipped. I'm planning to compile a custom CUDA softmax due to shape constraints, implementing efficient threading strategies. I might optimize further by combining bias additions to enhance performance metrics. **Investigating dropout and softmax implementation** I'm looking at the behavior of dropout and how it operates during evaluation—essentially, it just returns the input in that context without any functional change. I'm wondering if a custom softmax could be faster alongside a fused dropout. There's potential for RNG usage here with PyTorch, possibly involving `torch.ops aten native_dropout` for outputs. Evaluating correctness might be tricky, especially with how dropout behaves in training. If I decide to go ahead with this, I should ensure a stable implementation using C++ wrappers and CUDA sources. **Developing a C++ wrapper** I'm working on a simpler wrapper that declares a `torch::Tensor softmax_forward` function in the `cpp_sources` and defines it in `cuda_sources`. I need to ensure I include the right compile flags while listing the `load_inline` functions. It’s important to deal with contiguous input and only support fp32 in CUDA. The input will probably come from a `torch.rand` CUDA call. I need to properly allocate the output as `torch::empty_like`, adjusting the kernel for float reduction with a block size of 256—considering dynamic columns and possibly using shared memory.
call → submit_kernel
callsubmit_kernel { "kernel_code": "import torch\nimport torch.nn as nn\nimport torch.nn.functional as F\nfrom torch.utils.cpp_extension import load_inline\n\n_cpp_src = r'''\n#include <torch/extension.h>\n\ntorch::Tensor softmax_forward(torch::Tensor input);\n'''\n\n_cuda_src = r'''\n#include <torch/extension.h>\n#include <cuda.h>\n#include <cuda_runtime.h>\n#include <cfloat>\n\n__inline__ __device__ float warp_reduce_max(float v) {\n for (int offset = 16; offset > 0; offset >>= 1)\n v = fmaxf(v, __shfl_down_sync(0xffffffff, v, offset));\n return v;\n}\n\n__inline__ __device__ float warp_reduce_sum(float v) {\n for (int offset = 16; offset > 0; offset >>= 1)\n v += __shfl_down_sync(0xffffffff, v, offset);\n return v;\n}\n\ntemplate<int BLOCK>\n__inline__ __device__ float block_reduce_max(float v) {\n __shared__ float shared[32];\n int lane = threadIdx.x & 31;\n int wid = threadIdx.x >> 5;\n v = warp_reduce_max(v);\n if (lane == 0) shared[wid] = v;\n __syncthreads();\n v = (threadIdx.x < (BLOCK >> 5)) ? shared[lane] : -FLT_MAX;\n if (wid == 0) v = warp_reduce_max(v);\n return v;\n}\n\ntemplate<int BLOCK>\n__inline__ __device__ float block_reduce_sum(float v) {\n __shared__ float shared[32];\n int lane = threadIdx.x & 31;\n int wid = threadIdx.x >> 5;\n v = warp_reduce_sum(v);\n if (lane == 0) shared[wid] = v;\n __syncthreads();\n v = (threadIdx.x < (BLOCK >> 5)) ? shared[lane] : 0.0f;\n if (wid == 0) v = warp_reduce_sum(v);\n return v;\n}\n\ntemplate<int BLOCK>\n__global__ void softmax_rows_kernel(const float* __restrict__ x,\n float* __restrict__ y,\n int rows, int cols) {\n int row = blockIdx.x;\n if (row >= rows) return;\n const float* row_x = x + (size_t)row * cols;\n float* row_y = y + (size_t)row * cols;\n\n float tmax = -FLT_MAX;\n for (int col = threadIdx.x; col < cols; col += BLOCK) {\n tmax = fmaxf(tmax, row_x[col]);\n }\n float m = block_reduce_max<BLOCK>(tmax);\n m = __shfl_sync(0xffffffff, m, 0);\n\n float tsum = 0.0f;\n for (int col = threadIdx.x; col < cols; col += BLOCK) {\n float e = __expf(row_x[col] - m);\n row_y[col] = e;\n tsum += e;\n }\n float s = block_reduce_sum<BLOCK>(tsum);\n s = __shfl_sync(0xffffffff, s, 0);\n float inv = 1.0f / s;\n for (int col = threadIdx.x; col < cols; col += BLOCK) {\n row_y[col] *= inv;\n }\n}\n\ntorch::Tensor softmax_forward(torch::Tensor input) {\n TORCH_CHECK(input.is_cuda(), \"input must be CUDA\");\n TORCH_CHECK(input.scalar_type() == at::kFloat, \"only float32 is supported\");\n TORCH_CHECK(input.dim() == 2, \"input must be 2D\");\n auto x = input.contiguous();\n auto out = torch::empty_like(x);\n int rows = (int)x.size(0);\n int cols = (int)x.size(1);\n constexpr int BLOCK = 256;\n softmax_rows_kernel<BLOCK><<<rows, BLOCK, 0, at::cuda::getCurrentCUDAStream()>>>(\n x.data_ptr<float>(), out.data_ptr<float>(), rows, cols);\n return out;\n}\n'''\n\n_ext = load_inline(\n name='modelnew_softmax_ext',\n cpp_sources=[_cpp_src],\n cuda_sources=[_cuda_src],\n functions=['softmax_forward'],\n extra_cuda_cflags=['-O3', '--use_fast_math'],\n extra_cflags=['-O3'],\n with_cuda=True,\n verbose=False,\n)\n\nclass ModelNew(nn.Module):\n def __init__(self, in_features, out_features, dropout_p):\n super(ModelNew, self).__init__()\n self.matmul = nn.Linear(in_features, out_features)\n self.dropout = nn.Dropout(dropout_p)\n self.dropout_p = dropout_p\n\n def forward(self, x):\n y = F.linear(x, self.matmul.weight, self.matmul.bias)\n if self.training and self.dropout_p != 0.0:\n y = self.dropout(y)\n return _ext.softmax_forward(y)\n" }
result ← submit_kernel (fail)
failsubmit_kernel submit_kernel FAILED: kernel did not compile. Error building extension 'modelnew_softmax_ext': [1/3] /opt/conda/bin/x86_64-conda-linux-gnu-c++ -MMD -MF main.o.d -DTORCH_EXTENSION_NAME=modelnew_softmax_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 -O3 -c /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_2_problem_66_cache/k_fc25c09216c7/modelnew_softmax_ext/main.cpp -o main.o [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=modelnew_softmax_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 --use_fast_math -std=c++17 -c /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_2_problem_66_cache/k_fc25c09216c7/modelnew_softmax_ext/cuda.cu -o cuda.cuda.o FAILED: [code=2] cuda.cuda.o /usr/local/cuda/bin/nvcc -MD -MF cuda.cuda.o.d -ccbin /opt/conda/bin/x86_64-conda-linux-gnu-cc -DTORCH_EXTENSION_NAME=modelnew_softmax_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 --use_fast_math -std=c++17 -c /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_2_problem_66_cache/k_fc25c09216c7/modelnew_softmax_ext/cuda.cu -o cuda.cuda.o nvcc warning : incompatible redefinition for option 'compiler-bindir', the last value of this option was used /scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_2_problem_66_cache/k_fc25c09216c7/modelnew_softmax_ext/cuda.cu(87): error: namespace "at::cuda" has no member "getCurrentCUDAStream" softmax_rows_kernel<BLOCK><<<rows, BLOCK, 0, at::cuda::getCurrentCUDAStream()>>>( ^ 1 error detected in the compilation of "/scratch/abaner/KernelBench/runs/l123_single_gpt/original/gpt-5.5-priority/level_2_problem_66_cache/k_fc25c09216c7/modelnew_softmax_ext/cuda.cu". ninja: build stopped: subcommand failed.
final submitted kernel (124 lines, 3,730 chars) — full source, untruncated
import torch
import torch.nn as nn
import torch.nn.functional as F
from torch.utils.cpp_extension import load_inline

_cpp_src = r'''
#include <torch/extension.h>

torch::Tensor softmax_forward(torch::Tensor input);
'''

_cuda_src = r'''
#include <torch/extension.h>
#include <cuda.h>
#include <cuda_runtime.h>
#include <cfloat>

__inline__ __device__ float warp_reduce_max(float v) {
    for (int offset = 16; offset > 0; offset >>= 1)
        v = fmaxf(v, __shfl_down_sync(0xffffffff, v, offset));
    return v;
}

__inline__ __device__ float warp_reduce_sum(float v) {
    for (int offset = 16; offset > 0; offset >>= 1)
        v += __shfl_down_sync(0xffffffff, v, offset);
    return v;
}

template<int BLOCK>
__inline__ __device__ float block_reduce_max(float v) {
    __shared__ float shared[32];
    int lane = threadIdx.x & 31;
    int wid = threadIdx.x >> 5;
    v = warp_reduce_max(v);
    if (lane == 0) shared[wid] = v;
    __syncthreads();
    v = (threadIdx.x < (BLOCK >> 5)) ? shared[lane] : -FLT_MAX;
    if (wid == 0) v = warp_reduce_max(v);
    return v;
}

template<int BLOCK>
__inline__ __device__ float block_reduce_sum(float v) {
    __shared__ float shared[32];
    int lane = threadIdx.x & 31;
    int wid = threadIdx.x >> 5;
    v = warp_reduce_sum(v);
    if (lane == 0) shared[wid] = v;
    __syncthreads();
    v = (threadIdx.x < (BLOCK >> 5)) ? shared[lane] : 0.0f;
    if (wid == 0) v = warp_reduce_sum(v);
    return v;
}

template<int BLOCK>
__global__ void softmax_rows_kernel(const float* __restrict__ x,
                                    float* __restrict__ y,
                                    int rows, int cols) {
    int row = blockIdx.x;
    if (row >= rows) return;
    const float* row_x = x + (size_t)row * cols;
    float* row_y = y + (size_t)row * cols;

    float tmax = -FLT_MAX;
    for (int col = threadIdx.x; col < cols; col += BLOCK) {
        tmax = fmaxf(tmax, row_x[col]);
    }
    float m = block_reduce_max<BLOCK>(tmax);
    m = __shfl_sync(0xffffffff, m, 0);

    float tsum = 0.0f;
    for (int col = threadIdx.x; col < cols; col += BLOCK) {
        float e = __expf(row_x[col] - m);
        row_y[col] = e;
        tsum += e;
    }
    float s = block_reduce_sum<BLOCK>(tsum);
    s = __shfl_sync(0xffffffff, s, 0);
    float inv = 1.0f / s;
    for (int col = threadIdx.x; col < cols; col += BLOCK) {
        row_y[col] *= inv;
    }
}

torch::Tensor softmax_forward(torch::Tensor input) {
    TORCH_CHECK(input.is_cuda(), "input must be CUDA");
    TORCH_CHECK(input.scalar_type() == at::kFloat, "only float32 is supported");
    TORCH_CHECK(input.dim() == 2, "input must be 2D");
    auto x = input.contiguous();
    auto out = torch::empty_like(x);
    int rows = (int)x.size(0);
    int cols = (int)x.size(1);
    constexpr int BLOCK = 256;
    softmax_rows_kernel<BLOCK><<<rows, BLOCK, 0, at::cuda::getCurrentCUDAStream()>>>(
        x.data_ptr<float>(), out.data_ptr<float>(), rows, cols);
    return out;
}
'''

_ext = load_inline(
    name='modelnew_softmax_ext',
    cpp_sources=[_cpp_src],
    cuda_sources=[_cuda_src],
    functions=['softmax_forward'],
    extra_cuda_cflags=['-O3', '--use_fast_math'],
    extra_cflags=['-O3'],
    with_cuda=True,
    verbose=False,
)

class ModelNew(nn.Module):
    def __init__(self, in_features, out_features, dropout_p):
        super(ModelNew, self).__init__()
        self.matmul = nn.Linear(in_features, out_features)
        self.dropout = nn.Dropout(dropout_p)
        self.dropout_p = dropout_p

    def forward(self, x):
        y = F.linear(x, self.matmul.weight, self.matmul.bias)
        if self.training and self.dropout_p != 0.0:
            y = self.dropout(y)
        return _ext.softmax_forward(y)