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What is FlashAttention and why is it faster?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
FlashAttention is an optimized attention algorithm that reduces memory access overhead.
Deep explanation
It computes attention in tiled blocks, minimizing HBM memory reads/writes and avoiding materialization of large attention matrices, significantly improving speed and memory efficiency.
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