The Future of Heterogeneous Computing: Integrating CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs for High-Performance Applications
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https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9246.IJETCSIT-V6I1P102Keywords:
Heterogeneous Computing, CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, High-Performance ComputingHigh-Performance Computing, AI Integration, Unified Memory Architecture, Energy EfficiencyAbstract
The future of heterogeneous computing is poised to revolutionize high-performance applications by integrating diverse processing units such as CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs. This integration aims to leverage the unique strengths of each architecture, enhancing computational efficiency and performance across various domains, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and scientific simulations. As workloads become increasingly complex, the demand for adaptable and flexible hardware solutions rises. Heterogeneous systems will enable the dynamic allocation of tasks to the most suitable processing unit, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing latency. Key advancements in this field include the development of unified memory architectures that facilitate seamless data sharing between CPUs and GPUs, reducing overhead and improving computational speed. Furthermore, the incorporation of FPGAs offers significant advantages in energy efficiency and parallel processing capabilities, making them ideal for specific compute-intensive tasks. The trend towards System on Chip (SoC) designs is also notable, as it allows for the integration of multiple processor types within a single chip, further enhancing performance in compact environments. As research progresses, we anticipate a shift towards hierarchical heterogeneous computing systems that will not only utilize multiple architectures within a single node but also across distributed systems. This evolution will be critical in meeting the escalating demands of high-performance computing application
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