pytorch / pytorch/rl

[Feature Request] multiple GPUs on a single machine

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Since May 13, 2024.

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I want to train using multiple GPUs on a single machine, but I can't find relevant tutorial documentation.

Could you provide an example of training using multiple GPUs on a single machine? For instance, updating the network on cuda:0 while gathering data on cuda:1?

please, thanks.

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