Exo labs claiming 4.8 tb/s memory bandwidth through m5u Mac Studio clustering
Summary
Exo labs claims to achieve 4.8 tb/s memory bandwidth through clustering Mac Studios using their RDMA solution, which could significantly boost AI inference performance. This Reddit discussion explores the implications for users considering hardware setups for AI workloads.
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