Despite a 4.7× larger sampler–trainer KL on average, it matches the performance of homogeneous samplers while being 15% cheaper. Note that this configuration was not heavily optimized for cost efficiency, so further gains are readily available.
Modal reports a heterogeneous sampler-trainer setup that is 15% cheaper
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Modal says a heterogeneous sampler-trainer configuration matches the performance of homogeneous samplers while costing 15% less, despite a 4.7× larger sampler-trainer KL on average. The company notes the configuration was not heavily optimized for cost, so further savings are available.
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