Contents

• 1. Why CUDA Compatibility
• 2. Minor Version Compatibility
  • 2.1. CUDA 11 and Later Defaults to Minor Version Compatibility
  • 2.2. Application Considerations for Minor Version Compatibility
  • 2.3. Deployment Considerations for Minor Version Compatibility
• 3. Forward Compatibility
  • 3.1. Forward Compatibility Support Across Major Toolkit Versions
  • 3.2. Installing the CUDA Forward Compatibility Package
    • 3.2.1. From Network Repositories or Local Installers
      • 3.2.1.1. Example installation and configuration
    • 3.2.2. Manually Installing from Runfile
  • 3.3. Deployment Considerations for Forward Compatibility
    • 3.3.1. Use the Right CUDA Forward Compatibility Package
    • 3.3.2. Feature Exceptions
    • 3.3.3. Check for Compatibility Support
  • 3.4. Deployment Model for Forward Compatibility
• 4. Conclusion
• 5. Frequently Asked Questions
• 6. Notices
  • 6.1. Trademarks