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cuDNN: framework-independent GPU primitives for deep learning

Contribution grade

Deep-learning numerical libraries · Human-designed research method or resource

Reference score210,000Provisional editorial estimate of this exact contribution; its grade is assessed separately.

What changed

Provided a lightweight C-language interface and optimized GPU convolution, pooling and activation primitives with forward/backward variants, reducing framework-specific kernel maintenance.

Scientific scope

Provided a lightweight C-language interface and optimized GPU convolution, pooling and activation primitives with forward/backward variants, reducing framework-specific kernel maintenance. Original2014 library report, not a claim to invent convolution, CUDA or later cuDNN features. Performance/memory gains depend on the measured model, kernel and hardware; portable interface does not imply identical performance across arbitrary devices.

Evidence

The linked original sources describe the stated contribution and its evidence limits. WRS has not independently rerun the experiments or certified a proof. Original2014 library report, not a claim to invent convolution, CUDA or later cuDNN features. Performance/memory gains depend on the measured model, kernel and hardware; portable interface does not imply identical performance across arbitrary devices.

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Provisional WRS assessment, edition 2026-10-16.1. Independent expert calibration is pending. This grade does not certify correctness or assign ownership.

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