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Kernel patch boosts NVIDIA 3090 image generation speed

A user on Reddit has shared a kernel patch that significantly speeds up image generation on NVIDIA's 3090 graphics card. The patch, available on GitHub, reduced image generation times from 18 seconds to 12 seconds for the "z-turbo" setting. This optimization has generated excitement within the Stable Diffusion community, with users expressing optimism about further performance gains. AI

IMPACT This optimization could lead to faster iteration times for AI art creators using specific hardware.

RANK_REASON This is a software patch for existing hardware, not a new model release or core research.

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Kernel patch boosts NVIDIA 3090 image generation speed

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/setec404 ·

    3090 speed up with kernel patch

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