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According to a post on X by @jiqizhixin, an open-source project called GPU Unlock uses a Linux kernel module to lift FP16 and BF16 instruction-rate limits on NVIDIA's Ampere GeForce cards. The project was reportedly found with Claude's help, and the post says it works without patching the driver. The post claims up to about 80% more BF16 performance. This is based on the social post alone.
According to a post on X by @jiqizhixin, an open-source project called GPU Unlock uses a Linux kernel module to lift FP16 and BF16 instruction-rate limits on NVIDIA's Ampere GeForce cards. The project was reportedly found with Claude's help, and the post says it works without patching the driver. The post claims up to about 80% more BF16 performance. This is based on the social post alone.
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An open-source project called GPU Unlock, reportedly found with Claude's help, uses a Linux kernel module to lift FP16 and BF16 instruction-rate limits on NVIDIA's Ampere GeForce cards without patching the driver, for up to about 80% more BF16 performance. Original post on X
Owners of RTX 30-series GPUs running BF16 workloads could see higher throughput if the claim holds up, without changing the driver. Developers and hobbyists should watch for independent benchmarks and clearer details on how the kernel module is installed. Performance claims from a single post should be treated cautiously until they are tested.
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