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llama.cpp PR optimizes prompt decode by avoiding logit copy in MTP

New patch eliminates redundant logit copying to speed up prompt processing.

Deep Dive

Time to update llama.cpp for improved prompt processing speed, according to a submission from /u/jacek2023.

Key Points
  • PR #23198 by am17an avoids copying logits during MTP prompt decode in llama.cpp.
  • This reduces memory operations, directly improving prompt processing speed.
  • Update recommended for faster local inference with models like Llama 3 or Mistral.

Why It Matters

Faster prompt decode means snappier local LLM responses, critical for real-time apps and self-hosted AI.