3.164. __nv_fmax

double @__nv_fmax(double %x, double %y)

Determine the maximum numeric value of the arguments.

Determines the maximum numeric value of the arguments x and y. Treats NaN arguments as missing data. If one argument is a NaN and the other is legitimate numeric value, the numeric value is chosen.

Note

For accuracy information, see the CUDA C++ Programming Guide, Mathematical Functions Appendix, Double-Precision Floating-Point Functions section.

Returns

Returns the maximum numeric values of the arguments x and y.

  • If both arguments are NaN, returns NaN.

  • If one argument is NaN, returns the numeric argument.