Nsight Graphics and Nsight Aftermath Updates

Summary: Nsight Graphics and Nsight Aftermath have received significant updates, enhancing performance and adding new features to help developers debug and optimize their applications more effectively. Nsight Graphics 2022.3 focuses on performance gains, bug fixes, and Vulkan improvements, while Nsight Aftermath 2022.2 enhances GPU crash logs and provides better correlation of GPU faults. Performance Boosts and Enhanced Features in Nsight Graphics and Nsight Aftermath Developers working with 3D graphics applications often face challenges in optimizing performance and debugging GPU crashes....

July 21, 2022 · Pablo Escobar

Vulkan Dos and Don'ts

Summary Vulkan is a powerful graphics API that offers high performance and flexibility, but it can be challenging to use effectively. This article provides a comprehensive guide to Vulkan best practices, covering topics such as engine architecture, resource management, pipeline creation, and synchronization. By following these tips and tricks, developers can unlock the full potential of Vulkan and create high-performance applications. Vulkan Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide Vulkan is a modern graphics API that offers a high degree of control and flexibility, but it can be daunting to use effectively....

June 1, 2022 · Carl Corey

Accelerating Computational Drug Discovery with Clara Discovery from NVIDIA NGC

Summary NVIDIA Clara Discovery is a powerful toolset designed to accelerate computational drug discovery. By combining the strengths of accelerated computing, AI, and machine learning, Clara Discovery helps researchers identify potential drug candidates more quickly and accurately. This article explores how Clara Discovery can streamline the drug discovery process, reduce costs, and increase the probability of success. Accelerating Drug Discovery with NVIDIA Clara The process of developing new drugs is complex and time-consuming, often taking 10 years and $2 billion to bring a new therapeutic to market....

May 5, 2022 · Emmy Wolf

Ray Tracing From the 1980s to Today: An Interview with Morgan McGuire, NVIDIA

The Evolution of Ray Tracing: From the 1980s to Today Summary Ray tracing, a technology that simulates the way light behaves in the real world, has been a long-standing goal in the gaming industry. From its early beginnings in the 1980s to its current widespread adoption, ray tracing has come a long way. In this article, we explore the history of ray tracing, its development, and its future in gaming, based on insights from Morgan McGuire, a member of the NVIDIA research team....

May 1, 2022 · Tony Redgrave

Insider's Guide to GTC: AR/VR, Rendering, Simulation, and Video Streaming

Unlocking the Power of AR and VR in Video Streaming and Simulation Summary Virtual and augmented reality technologies are revolutionizing the way we experience video streaming and simulation. From immersive live events to interactive training simulations, AR and VR offer new ways to engage audiences and drive revenue growth. This article explores the potential of AR and VR in video streaming and simulation, highlighting key applications, challenges, and solutions. The Rise of AR and VR in Video Streaming Virtual and augmented reality technologies are rapidly gaining traction in the world of video streaming....

March 10, 2022 · Carl Corey

Deep Learning Study Could Spark New Dinosaur Discoveries

Uncovering the Secrets of Dinosaurs with Deep Learning Summary A groundbreaking study has shown how deep learning can revolutionize the way paleontologists study dinosaur fossils. By combining high-resolution Computed Tomography (CT) imaging with deep learning models, researchers can now evaluate dinosaur fossils more efficiently and accurately. This approach not only accelerates data processing but also establishes benchmarks for more objective and reproducible studies. The study, which used over 10,000 annotated CT scans of dinosaur fossils, demonstrated that deep learning models can segment fossils from rock matrices with high accuracy and speed, potentially changing the landscape of paleontological research....

February 28, 2022 · Emmy Wolf

Advanced Kernel Profiling with Nsight Compute 2022.1

Advanced Kernel Profiling with NVIDIA Nsight Compute: Unlocking Performance Insights Summary Kernel profiling is a critical step in optimizing the performance of CUDA applications. NVIDIA Nsight Compute is a powerful tool designed to provide detailed performance metrics and API debugging for CUDA and NVIDIA OptiX applications. This article explores the advanced features of Nsight Compute, focusing on how it can help developers identify performance bottlenecks and optimize their kernels for better performance....

January 27, 2022 · Carl Corey

Preparing for Analysis with NVIDIA Nsight Compute, Part 1

Unlocking GPU Performance: A Step-by-Step Guide to Analysis-Driven Optimization with NVIDIA Nsight Compute Summary: In this comprehensive guide, we explore the concept of analysis-driven optimization (ADO) and how NVIDIA Nsight Compute can be used to improve the performance of GPU kernels. We delve into the process of identifying performance limiters, making code changes, and assessing the impact of these changes to achieve significant performance improvements. Understanding Analysis-Driven Optimization Analysis-driven optimization (ADO) is a cyclical process that focuses on identifying the most important limiters to code performance and addressing them in a systematic manner....

January 27, 2022 · Carl Corey

NVIDIA Nsight Graphics 2022.1 Supports Latest Vulkan Ray Tracing Extension

Summary: NVIDIA Nsight Graphics 2022.1 is a powerful tool for developers working with high-fidelity 3D graphics applications. This latest version supports the latest Vulkan ray tracing extension, offering enhanced debugging, profiling, and exporting capabilities. Key highlights include support for Vulkan 1.3 API, improved event details view with object browser, Linux gaming enhancements, vertex selection for memory analysis, and Nsight Aftermath improvements for crash debugging. Unlocking Advanced Graphics Capabilities with NVIDIA Nsight Graphics 2022....

January 25, 2022 · Tony Redgrave

NVIDIA Nsight Systems 2022.1 Introduces Vulkan 1.3 and Linux Backtrace Sampling

Summary: NVIDIA Nsight Systems 2022.1 introduces significant improvements in performance analysis, including support for Vulkan 1.3, system-wide CPU backtrace sampling, and CPU context switch tracing on Linux. This update enhances the profiling experience, allowing developers to tune and scale software across CPUs and GPUs more effectively. NVIDIA Nsight Systems 2022.1: Unlocking Performance Analysis NVIDIA Nsight Systems, part of the NVIDIA Nsight Tools Suite, is a powerful performance analysis tool designed to help developers optimize software performance across CPUs and GPUs....

January 25, 2022 · Emmy Wolf