Computational modes

Computational modes#

Batch#

In the batch processing mode, the algorithm works with the entire data set to produce the final result. A more complex scenario occurs when the entire data set is not available at the moment or the data set does not fit into the device memory.

Online#

In the online processing mode, the algorithm processes a data set in blocks streamed into the device’s memory. Partial results are updated incrementally and finalized when the last data block is processed.

Distributed#

In the distributed processing mode, the algorithm operates on a data set distributed across several devices (compute nodes). On each node, the algorithm produces partial results that are later merged into the final result on the main node.