Pull request #25051 by pwilkin adds Vulkan Tensor Parallel to llama.cpp?

Pull request #25051 by pwilkin adds Vulkan Tensor Parallel to llama.cpp.

Enables splitting LLM inference across multiple GPUs via Vulkan API?

Enables splitting LLM inference across multiple GPUs via Vulkan API.

Early state — described as 'somewhat usable' — but lays foundation for multi-GPU support without CUDA.

Open Source

r/LocalLLaMA June 27, 2026

⚡A single PR makes multi-GPU LLM inference viable on Vulkan.

Deep Dive

The legend Piotr has made Vulkan Tensor Parallel somewhat usable, and the community is excited to see it evolve.

Key Points

Pull request #25051 by pwilkin adds Vulkan Tensor Parallel to llama.cpp.
Enables splitting LLM inference across multiple GPUs via Vulkan API.
Early state — described as 'somewhat usable' — but lays foundation for multi-GPU support without CUDA.

Multi-GPU LLM inference on Vulkan democratizes local AI, reducing reliance on proprietary Nvidia stacks.