Question 26
UnclassifiedWhat is the relationship between GPU Instances (GI) and Compute Instances (CI) in MIG?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
In MIG, a GPU Instance (GI) is the larger partition that isolates GPU memory and other resources, while a Compute Instance (CI) is created inside a GI to isolate compute resources. This matches the relationship that GI provides memory isolation and CI provides compute isolation within a GI.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. They are the same thing
B. GI provides memory isolation, CI provides compute isolation within a GI
Under NVIDIA MIG, the GPU is first partitioned into a GPU Instance (GI), which carves out a dedicated slice of the GPU’s memory and associated hardware resources. A Compute Instance (CI) is then created inside that GI to further subdivide the assigned slice for compute scheduling and isolation, so the CI cannot exist independently of the GI and the GI is the outer boundary for memory isolation.
C. CI provides memory, GI provides compute
D. GI is for graphics, CI is for compute