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Comparison with PyTorch 1.1 SyncBN

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Description

PyTorch just released v1.1, which includes improved DistributedDataParallel with SyncBN support: https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/pull/14267

How does the native support compare to apex.DistributedDataParallel and SyncBN? Would love to see some benchmarks, thanks!

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Start by reviewing the linked PyTorch pull request and the existing apex.DistributedDataParallel and SyncBN behavior. Design comparable benchmarks for native PyTorch and Apex implementations, then report the configurations, results, and conclusions about their differences.

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Tech stack
python, pytorch
Domain
distributed-systems, machine-learning
Issue type
Feature
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4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Mostly clear
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