FasterTransformer

FasterTransformer is a high-performance inference library designed to accelerate transformer-based models such as BERT, GPT, and T5 on NVIDIA GPUs. It provides optimized implementations of transformer encoder and decoder layers using CUDA, cuBLAS, and custom kernels to maximize throughput and minimize latency. The library supports multiple deep learning frameworks, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Triton, allowing developers to integrate it into existing pipelines without major changes. It includes advanced optimization techniques such as mixed precision, tensor parallelism, and efficient memory management, enabling large models to run across multiple GPUs and nodes. FasterTransformer is particularly focused on inference workloads, where it significantly improves performance compared to standard framework implementations. Although development has transitioned toward TensorRT-LLM, the project remains an important reference for understanding optimized transformer execution.