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GPU Based Parallel Processing Model Proposal Expanded

This project proposal outlines the design and simulation of a GPU-based parallel processing model, focusing on understanding GPU architecture and performance. Key objectives include implementing multiple Streaming Multiprocessors, SIMD execution, and evaluating performance against CPU models through parallel algorithms. The project aims to provide insights into GPU advantages and limitations in computational tasks, culminating in comprehensive documentation and performance analysis.

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GPU Based Parallel Processing Model Proposal Expanded

This project proposal outlines the design and simulation of a GPU-based parallel processing model, focusing on understanding GPU architecture and performance. Key objectives include implementing multiple Streaming Multiprocessors, SIMD execution, and evaluating performance against CPU models through parallel algorithms. The project aims to provide insights into GPU advantages and limitations in computational tasks, culminating in comprehensive documentation and performance analysis.

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Project Proposal

Design and Simulation of a GPU-Based Parallel Processing Model

1. Introduction

Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have become powerful parallel processors, initially designed for graphics

rendering but now used in various computational fields. Their architecture allows for highly parallel execution,

which outperforms traditional CPU designs in tasks like matrix operations, deep learning, and scientific

computing.

This project focuses on designing and simulating a simplified GPU model to explore and understand its

architectural components, including Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), warp schedulers, and memory

hierarchy. The simulation will involve executing parallel tasks and comparing performance against sequential

CPU execution models.

2. Objectives

1. Study GPU architecture and parallel processing principles.

2. Design a simplified GPU-based parallel processing model.

3. Implement multiple Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs) for parallel execution.

4. Incorporate SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) execution model.

5. Simulate warp scheduling mechanism.

6. Implement memory hierarchy: Global, Shared, Constant, Local memory.

7. Develop and test parallel algorithms like matrix multiplication and vector addition.

8. Integrate synchronization primitives such as barriers and atomic operations.

9. Evaluate execution efficiency, throughput, and scalability.

10. Compare GPU model performance against CPU sequential execution.

11. Document design choices, challenges, and solutions.

12. Provide comprehensive analysis and reporting of findings.

3. Scope
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1. Design simplified GPU architecture with multiple SMs.

2. Implement SIMD execution model and warp scheduling.

3. Develop memory hierarchy modules.

4. Integrate synchronization primitives for parallel threads.

5. Simulate parallel execution of tasks like matrix multiplication.

6. Evaluate performance in terms of execution time and throughput.

7. Study thread divergence and its impact on performance.

8. Simulate data hazards and their resolution techniques.

9. Compare GPU execution results with CPU processing.

10. Provide scalability analysis of GPU model.

11. Explore the effect of memory latency on performance.

12. Generate detailed documentation and performance metrics.

4. Methodology

1. Conduct literature review on GPU architectures (CUDA, AMD GCN).

2. Analyze parallel processing principles and GPU execution models.

3. Design block diagram of GPU architecture.

4. Define control unit, SMs, memory units, and warp scheduler.

5. Develop custom simulation using Python/C++ or Logisim Evolution.

6. Implement SIMD/SIMT execution model within SMs.

7. Integrate warp scheduling mechanism.

8. Simulate memory hierarchy: Global, Shared, Local memory.

9. Implement parallel algorithms (matrix multiplication, vector addition).

10. Evaluate execution performance (time, throughput).

11. Analyze bottlenecks, memory access patterns, and thread divergence.

12. Compare simulation results with CPU sequential processing.

5. Tools & Technologies

1. Logisim Evolution for visual architecture design.

2. Python or C++ for custom simulation development.


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3. CUDA Toolkit for reference architecture and performance benchmarks.

4. MATLAB for result analysis and visualization (optional).

5. VHDL/Verilog simulation tools (ModelSim, Vivado) for hardware-level design (optional).

6. Performance profilers to measure execution metrics.

7. Documentation tools (LaTeX, MS Word) for project report.

8. Git/GitHub for version control.

9. Operating system: Linux/Windows.

10. Benchmark datasets for testing.

11. Simulation environment setup tools.

12. Presentation software for final demonstration.

6. Expected Outcomes

1. Functional simulation of GPU-based parallel processing model.

2. Implementation of multiple Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs).

3. Working SIMD execution model within SMs.

4. Integration of memory hierarchy modules.

5. Successful execution of parallel algorithms (matrix multiplication, vector addition).

6. Accurate simulation of warp scheduling and synchronization mechanisms.

7. Comparative performance analysis against CPU execution.

8. Visualization of memory access patterns and thread behavior.

9. Documentation covering design, implementation, testing, and evaluation.

10. Performance metrics report (execution time, throughput).

11. Identification of bottlenecks and solutions.

12. Presentation and demonstration of project outcomes.

7. Timeline

| Week | Task |

|------|---------------------------------------------------|

| 1-2 | Literature review on GPU architecture & parallel processing principles |

|3 | Design GPU block diagram and define architectural components |


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|4 | Implement basic SMs and SIMD execution model |

|5 | Develop memory hierarchy modules (Global, Shared, Registers) |

|6 | Implement warp scheduling and synchronization mechanisms |

|7 | Integrate parallel algorithm simulations (matrix multiplication) |

|8 | Test and debug simulation model |

|9 | Analyze performance, compare with CPU execution |

| 10 | Documentation, reporting, and preparation for presentation |

8. Conclusion

The successful completion of this project will result in a deep understanding of GPU architectures, parallel

processing, memory hierarchy, and synchronization techniques. The simulation will provide practical insights

into the advantages and limitations of GPUs over CPUs in parallel execution scenarios, contributing to both

academic learning and potential real-world applications.

9. References

1. NVIDIA CUDA Programming Guide

2. Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach by John L. Hennessy & David A. Patterson

3. Parallel Programming: Techniques and Applications Using Networked Workstations and Parallel

Computers by Barry Wilkinson

4. David B. Kirk & Wen-mei W. Hwu, Programming Massively Parallel Processors: A Hands-on Approach

5. Advanced Computer Architecture by Kai Hwang

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