Blackwell-Optimized llama.cpp Branch Released
giveen · reddit · 2026-07-17
This is a llama.cpp branch optimized specifically for Blackwell: project-blackbeard.
The author states the sole focus is on optimizing for Blackwell devices, aiming to squeeze every drop of performance out of the 5090/Blackwell. They welcome collaboration from anyone with Blackwell hardware, even mentioning that AI agents could be used to assist development.
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