JuliaGPU / JuliaGPU/AMDGPU.jl

Add API to allocate read-only (texture) memory

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Description

Read-only memory can be allocated via the HSA runtime, and can be potentially much faster for reads than regular global memory. We should support working with this memory via the Mem API.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Mem API and its HSA runtime allocation path. Determine how read-only texture memory should be represented and exposed through Mem, then identify the relevant tests or examples. Done means the API supports allocating and working with this memory type and verifies the behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
julia
Domain
backend-api-design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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