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Architects' Tech Alliance
Architects' Tech Alliance
May 31, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

GPU Cluster Scaling: Understanding Scale‑Up and Scale‑Out for AI Pods

This article explains the concepts of AI Pods and GPU clusters, compares vertical (scale‑up) and horizontal (scale‑out) expansion, describes XPU types, discusses internal and inter‑pod communication, and evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of each scaling approach along with relevant networking technologies.

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GPU Cluster Scaling: Understanding Scale‑Up and Scale‑Out for AI Pods
Baidu Tech Salon
Baidu Tech Salon
Jul 4, 2022 · Artificial Intelligence

Kunlun Chip XPU Architecture, Software Stack, and Programming Model Overview

Kunlun Chip’s XPU‑R architecture combines high‑performance SDNN and Cluster compute units, 512 GB/s GDDR6 memory, and PCIe 4.0 interconnect, supported by an LLVM‑based software stack, CUDA‑like programming model, and seamless PaddlePaddle integration, enabling efficient AI training and inference with significant cost and performance gains.

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Kunlun Chip XPU Architecture, Software Stack, and Programming Model Overview