Kernel Benchmarks Must Factor in Power Consumption
ezyang · x · 2026-07-14
ezyang points out that a truly "calibrated" kernel benchmark must consider power consumption alongside raw performance.
This highlights an increasingly vital issue in GPU and kernel optimization: looking solely at throughput or latency is insufficient, as energy efficiency often determines whether a solution is viable and cost-effective.
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