Biren Technology BR100/BR20X
Vendor: Biren Technology
Category: GPU Graphics Processor
Architecture: Biren
Introduction
Biren Technology high-compute Chiplet GPU. BR100 (INT8 2048 TOPS, PCIe 5.0) is the main product, with BR20X next-gen chip planned for 2026, maintaining training advantages while optimizing inference scenarios. 2,048-card optical-interconnect GPU super-nodes already deployed at national-level computing platforms.
Specifications
| Model | Compute | Memory | Interface | TDP | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR100 | 256 TFLOPS (FP32) / 1,024 (BF16) / 2,048 (INT8) | 64GB HBM2E | OAM (PCIe 5.0) | 550W | 7nm |
| BR104 | 128 TFLOPS (FP32) / 512 (BF16) / 1,024 (INT8) | 32GB HBM2E | PCIe 4.0 | 250W | 7nm |
Official Website
Driver Downloads
Linux
Related Documentation
OS Support
| Windows | Linux | macOS | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Version History
| Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BIRENSUPA 1.0 | 2023 | PyTorch/TensorFlow compatible |
Performance Benchmarks
| Model | Task | Performance Metric |
|---|---|---|
| BR100 | BF16 Training | Near A100 level (official data) |
| BR100 | General AI Inference | High throughput after INT8 optimization |
Pricing
| Model | Reference Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BR100 | Contact vendor | Enterprise customers, affected by export controls |
| BR104 | Contact vendor | Consumer/workstation version |
Quick Installation
Linux
# 1. Install Biren driver
sudo rpm -ivh biren-driver-*.rpm
# or on DEB systems
sudo dpkg -i biren-driver_*.deb
# 2. Verify
biren-smi
Due to export controls, driver and SDK acquisition channels are limited.
Code Examples
Python (Biren CUDA Compatible)
import torch
# BR100 uses CUDA-compatible backend
assert torch.cuda.is_available()
print(f"GPU: {torch.cuda.get_device_name(0)}")
Biren GPU aims for CUDA programming model compatibility. Check official documentation for specific support levels.
Architecture Highlights
- Biren Proprietary Architecture: Chiplet design with high compute and high-bandwidth interconnect
- CUDA Compatibility Strategy: API-level CUDA compatibility for easy migration of existing CUDA applications
- Export Controls: BR100 is on the US export control list, affecting commercialization
Model Compatibility
| Model/Framework | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PyTorch | ⚠️ CUDA Compatible | Compatibility depends on driver version |
| Deep Learning Inference | ⚠️ | Ecosystem developing |
| General AI | ⚠️ | Affected by controls, low community activity |
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