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CUDA CUDA_ERROR_COOPERATIVE_LAUNCH_TOO_LARGE

The cooperative launch exceeds the maximum number of blocks.

Understanding CUDA and Its Purpose

CUDA, which stands for Compute Unified Device Architecture, is a parallel computing platform and application programming interface (API) model created by NVIDIA. It allows developers to use a CUDA-enabled graphics processing unit (GPU) for general purpose processing, an approach known as GPGPU (General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units). CUDA provides a significant boost in performance by harnessing the power of the GPU for computationally intensive tasks.

Identifying the Symptom: CUDA_ERROR_COOPERATIVE_LAUNCH_TOO_LARGE

When working with CUDA, you might encounter the error code CUDA_ERROR_COOPERATIVE_LAUNCH_TOO_LARGE. This error typically manifests when attempting to execute a cooperative kernel launch that exceeds the maximum allowable number of blocks. Cooperative kernel launches are used when multiple blocks need to synchronize with each other during execution.

Exploring the Issue: What Causes CUDA_ERROR_COOPERATIVE_LAUNCH_TOO_LARGE?

The error CUDA_ERROR_COOPERATIVE_LAUNCH_TOO_LARGE occurs because the cooperative launch configuration exceeds the GPU's capability to handle the specified number of blocks. Each GPU has a limit on the number of blocks that can be launched cooperatively, and exceeding this limit triggers the error.

Cooperative launches are useful for algorithms that require fine-grained synchronization across blocks, such as certain parallel reduction algorithms or dynamic programming solutions. However, they are constrained by the hardware limits of the GPU.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

1. Check GPU Specifications

First, verify the specifications of your GPU to understand its limitations. You can use the NVIDIA System Management Interface (nvidia-smi) tool to check the maximum number of blocks supported for cooperative launches.

nvidia-smi --query-gpu=name,max_blocks_per_multiprocessor --format=csv

2. Adjust the Number of Blocks

Reduce the number of blocks in your cooperative kernel launch to fit within the GPU's limits. This may involve redesigning your kernel to work with fewer blocks or optimizing the workload distribution among threads.


// Example of adjusting block count
int maxBlocks = getMaxCooperativeBlocks();
int blocks = min(requestedBlocks, maxBlocks);
launchCooperativeKernel<<>>(...);

3. Optimize Kernel Code

Consider optimizing your kernel code to reduce the need for a large number of blocks. This might involve improving memory access patterns, reducing shared memory usage, or employing more efficient algorithms.

4. Use Alternative Synchronization Methods

If cooperative launches are not feasible due to block limitations, explore alternative synchronization methods that do not require cooperative launches. This might include using atomic operations or restructuring the algorithm to reduce inter-block dependencies.

Additional Resources

For more information on CUDA and cooperative launches, refer to the CUDA C Programming Guide and the CUDA Toolkit Documentation.

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