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This is a follow-up PR related to #20062 . Based on the discussion in #20062, this PR default set cuda_graph_sizes to [min(max_num_seqs * 2, 512)]. This avoids OOM in tight memory scenarios with small max_num_seqs, and prevents capture of many large graphs (>512) that would greatly increase startup time with limited performance benefit.

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Summary of Changes

Hello @izhuhaoran, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request introduces a significant improvement to how CUDA graph capture sizes are defaulted within the SchedulerConfig. By moving from a fixed default to a dynamically calculated one based on max_num_seqs, the system can more intelligently manage memory usage and optimize startup performance, particularly in resource-constrained environments. This change addresses potential OOM issues and reduces unnecessary graph captures.

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  • Dynamic Default for CUDA Graph Sizes: The default value for cuda_graph_sizes in SchedulerConfig has been updated. Instead of a fixed [512], it now dynamically defaults to [min(max_num_seqs * 2, 512)] when no explicit value is provided.
  • Memory and Performance Optimization: This change aims to prevent Out-of-Memory (OOM) errors in scenarios with tight memory and small max_num_seqs, while also reducing startup time by avoiding the capture of excessively large CUDA graphs.
  • Configuration Logic Update: New logic has been added to the __post_init__ method of SchedulerConfig to implement this dynamic default, ensuring it's applied only when cuda_graph_sizes is not set by the user.
  • Documentation Clarity: The docstring for cuda_graph_sizes has been revised to clearly explain the new default behavior and its conditions.
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This pull request introduces a sensible change to the default value of cuda_graph_sizes, making it dynamic based on max_num_seqs. This should help prevent OOM errors and reduce startup times in certain scenarios. The implementation looks correct. I've only pointed out a minor inconsistency in the updated docstring that should be fixed for clarity.

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2. if one value is provided, then the capture list would follow the
pattern: [1, 2, 4] + [i for i in range(8, cuda_graph_sizes + 1, 8)]
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The docstring for cuda_graph_sizes appears to have a small error. When one value is provided, the example pattern uses cuda_graph_sizes directly in the range function, but since cuda_graph_sizes is a list, this would raise a TypeError. The implementation correctly uses cuda_graph_sizes[0], so the docstring should be updated to match for clarity.

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2. if one value is provided, then the capture list would follow the
pattern: [1, 2, 4] + [i for i in range(8, cuda_graph_sizes + 1, 8)]
2. if one value is provided, then the capture list would follow the
pattern: [1, 2, 4] + [i for i in range(8, cuda_graph_sizes[0] + 1, 8)]

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@mgoin @yeqcharlotte would you mind taking a look and reviewing this PR when you have a moment? Thanks!

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LGTM thanks for iterating. I actually don't understand why we want max_num_seqs * 2, why not just max_num_seqs?

@mgoin mgoin added the ready ONLY add when PR is ready to merge/full CI is needed label Jul 8, 2025
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LGTM thanks for iterating. I actually don't understand why we want max_num_seqs * 2, why not just max_num_seqs?

@ProExpertProg mentioned some concerns wrt chunked prefill. Empirically this does have some slight perf impact.

I don’t think we fully understand best way to tune it would be nice to leave a TODO on it to dig deeper @izhuhaoran

cc: @zou3519 to also take a look

@DarkLight1337 DarkLight1337 merged commit 34dad19 into vllm-project:main Jul 9, 2025
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