How does TensorFlow handle distributed training across multiple GPUs?

Updated May 16, 2026

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TensorFlow uses strategies like MirroredStrategy to synchronize gradients across GPUs.

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Distributed training splits data across GPUs and computes gradients in parallel. Gradients are then aggregated (all-reduce) and synchronized. TensorFlow ensures model consistency using synchronous training strategies. Asynchronous training is also possible but can lead to stale gradients.

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