clblast ☆
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Description:
Tuned OpenCL BLAS library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.6.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: opencl blas linear-algebra gpu hpc library
Install: brew install clblast
About:
CLBlast is an OpenCL-tuned implementation of the BLAS (Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms) API. It leverages the parallel processing power of GPUs and accelerators to deliver high-performance matrix and vector operations. This library serves as a drop-in replacement for CPU-bound BLAS routines, significantly speeding up linear algebra computations.
Key Features:
  • Drop-in compatible with standard BLAS routines
  • Tuned for performance across various OpenCL devices
  • Supports both dense and batched matrix operations
  • Includes a GEMM tuner for hardware-specific optimization
Use Cases:
  • Accelerating deep learning frameworks on custom hardware
  • High-performance scientific computing simulations
  • Image processing and computer vision algorithms
Alternatives:
  • cuBLAS – NVIDIA's proprietary BLAS library, offering maximum performance on CUDA-enabled GPUs but vendor-locked.
  • OpenBLAS – A highly optimized BLAS library for CPU architectures, but lacks GPU acceleration.
License: Apache-2.0
Dependencies: opencl-icd-loader, pocl
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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