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(torch.compiler_overview)=
# torch.compiler
`torch.compiler` is a namespace through which some of the internal compiler
methods are surfaced for user consumption. The main function and the feature in
this namespace is `torch.compile`.
`torch.compile` is a PyTorch function introduced in PyTorch 2.x that aims to
solve the problem of accurate graph capturing in PyTorch and ultimately enable
software engineers to run their PyTorch programs faster. `torch.compile` is
written in Python and it marks the transition of PyTorch from C++ to Python.
`torch.compile` leverages the following underlying technologies:
- **TorchDynamo (torch._dynamo)** is an internal API that uses a CPython
feature called the Frame Evaluation API to safely capture PyTorch graphs.
Methods that are available externally for PyTorch users are surfaced
through the `torch.compiler` namespace.
- **TorchInductor** is the default `torch.compile` deep learning compiler
that generates fast code for multiple accelerators and backends. You
need to use a backend compiler to make speedups through `torch.compile`
possible. For NVIDIA, AMD and Intel GPUs, it leverages OpenAI Triton as the key
building block.
- **AOT Autograd** captures not only the user-level code, but also backpropagation,
which results in capturing the backwards pass "ahead-of-time". This enables
acceleration of both forwards and backwards pass using TorchInductor.
To better understand how `torch.compile` tracing behavior on your code, or to
learn more about the internals of `torch.compile`, please refer to the [`torch.compile` programming model](compile/programming_model.md).
:::{note}
In some cases, the terms `torch.compile`, TorchDynamo, `torch.compiler`
might be used interchangeably in this documentation.
:::
As mentioned above, to run your workflows faster, `torch.compile` through
TorchDynamo requires a backend that converts the captured graphs into a fast
machine code. Different backends can result in various optimization gains.
The default backend is called TorchInductor, also known as *inductor*,
TorchDynamo has a list of supported backends developed by our partners,
which can be seen by running `torch.compiler.list_backends()` each of which
with its optional dependencies.
Some of the most commonly used backends include:
**Training & inference backends**
```{eval-rst}
.. list-table::
:widths: 50 50
:header-rows: 1
* - Backend
- Description
* - ``torch.compile(m, backend="inductor")``
- Uses the TorchInductor backend. `Read more <https://dev-discuss.pytorch.org/t/torchinductor-a-pytorch-native-compiler-with-define-by-run-ir-and-symbolic-shapes/747>`__
* - ``torch.compile(m, backend="cudagraphs")``
- CUDA graphs with AOT Autograd. `Read more <https://github.com/pytorch/torchdynamo/pull/757>`__
* - ``torch.compile(m, backend="ipex")``
- Uses IPEX on CPU. `Read more <https://github.com/intel/intel-extension-for-pytorch>`__
```
**Inference-only backends**
```{eval-rst}
.. list-table::
:widths: 50 50
:header-rows: 1
* - Backend
- Description
* - ``torch.compile(m, backend="tensorrt")``
- Uses Torch-TensorRT for inference optimizations. Requires ``import torch_tensorrt`` in the calling script to register backend. `Read more <https://github.com/pytorch/TensorRT>`__
* - ``torch.compile(m, backend="ipex")``
- Uses IPEX for inference on CPU. `Read more <https://github.com/intel/intel-extension-for-pytorch>`__
* - ``torch.compile(m, backend="tvm")``
- Uses Apache TVM for inference optimizations. `Read more <https://tvm.apache.org/>`__
* - ``torch.compile(m, backend="openvino")``
- Uses OpenVINO for inference optimizations. `Read more <https://docs.openvino.ai/torchcompile>`__
```
## Read More
```{toctree}
:caption: Getting Started for PyTorch Users
:maxdepth: 2
torch.compiler_get_started
torch.compiler_api
torch.compiler.config
torch.compiler_dynamic_shapes
torch.compiler_fine_grain_apis
torch.compiler_backward
torch.compiler_aot_inductor
torch.compiler_inductor_profiling
torch.compiler_profiling_torch_compile
torch.compiler_faq
torch.compiler_troubleshooting
torch.compiler_performance_dashboard
torch.compiler_inductor_provenance
```
```{toctree}
:caption: torch.compile Programming Model
:maxdepth: 2
compile/programming_model
```
```{toctree}
:caption: Deep Dive for PyTorch Developers
:maxdepth: 1
torch.compiler_dynamo_overview
torch.compiler_dynamo_deepdive
torch.compiler_nn_module
torch.compiler_cudagraph_trees
torch.compiler_fake_tensor
```
```{toctree}
:caption: HowTo for PyTorch Backend Vendors
:maxdepth: 1
torch.compiler_custom_backends
torch.compiler_transformations
torch.compiler_ir
```