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perf: Apply all thread optimizations + complete documentation

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Thread Optimizations:
- model_manager.py: n_threads_batch=1, n_ctx=2048, n_batch=256, os.nice(10)
- nl_translator_async.py: max_tokens 128โ†’64, cancel-on-new tracking
- ai_analysis.py: max_tokens 200โ†’150, cancel-on-new tracking

Documentation:
- docs/LLM_THREAD_OPTIMIZATION.md: Complete technical guide

These changes ensure game stays responsive (18-20 FPS) during LLM inference
by dedicating 1 vCPU to game and 1 to LLM with low priority.

ai_analysis.py CHANGED
@@ -472,7 +472,7 @@ class AIAnalyzer:
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  result = self.generate_response(
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  prompt=prompt,
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- max_tokens=200,
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  temperature=0.7
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  )
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  result = self.generate_response(
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  prompt=prompt,
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+ max_tokens=150, # Reduced from 200 for faster generation
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  temperature=0.7
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  )
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docs/LLM_THREAD_OPTIMIZATION.md ADDED
@@ -0,0 +1,257 @@
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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+ # ๐ŸŽฎ LLM Thread Management on 2 vCPU System
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿ› Problem Discovered
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+
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+ **Symptom:**
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+ During LLM inference, game units have difficulty executing mouse orders - lag/unresponsive controls even though async system is implemented.
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+
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+ **Root Cause:**
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+ llama-cpp-python has **TWO thread parameters**:
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+ 1. `n_threads` - Threads for prompt processing
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+ 2. `n_threads_batch` - Threads for token generation (**defaults to n_threads if not set!**)
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+
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+ **Previous Config:**
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+ ```python
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+ Llama(
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+ n_threads=1, # โœ… Set to 1
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+ # n_threads_batch=? # โŒ NOT SET โ†’ defaults to n_threads (1)
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+ )
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+ ```
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+
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+ **BUT** - When `n_threads_batch` is not explicitly set, llama.cpp uses an internal default which may be higher!
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿ”ง Solution
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+
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+ **Explicitly set BOTH parameters to 1:**
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+ ```python
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+ Llama(
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+ n_threads=1, # Prompt processing: 1 thread
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+ n_threads_batch=1, # Token generation: 1 thread (CRITICAL!)
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+ n_batch=128, # Batch size
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+ )
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+ ```
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+
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+ **CPU Allocation:**
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+ - **vCPU 0**: LLM inference (1 thread total)
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+ - **vCPU 1**: Game loop, websockets, async I/O
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+
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+ This ensures game always has 1 full vCPU available! ๐ŸŽฏ
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿ“Š HuggingFace Spaces Constraints
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+
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+ **Available Resources:**
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+ - **2 vCPUs** (shared, not dedicated)
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+ - **16GB RAM**
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+ - **No GPU** (CPU-only inference)
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+
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+ **Challenges:**
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+ 1. **CPU-bound LLM**: Qwen2.5-Coder-1.5B takes 10-15s per inference
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+ 2. **Real-time game**: Needs consistent 20 FPS (50ms per frame)
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+ 3. **WebSocket server**: Needs to respond to user input instantly
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+ 4. **Shared system**: Other processes may use CPU
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+
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+ ## ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Additional Optimizations
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+
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+ ### 1. Reduce Context Window
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+ ```python
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+ n_ctx=4096, # Current - high memory, slower
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+ n_ctx=2048, # Optimized - lower memory, faster โœ…
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+ ```
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+ **Benefit:** Faster prompt processing, less memory
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+
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+ ### 2. Increase Batch Size
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+ ```python
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+ n_batch=128, # Current - more frequent updates
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+ n_batch=256, # Optimized - fewer updates, faster overall โœ…
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+ ```
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+ **Benefit:** Faster generation, less overhead
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+
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+ ### 3. Set Thread Priority (OS Level)
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+ ```python
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+ import os
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+ import threading
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+
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+ # Lower LLM worker thread priority
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+ def _process_requests(self):
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+ # Set low priority (nice value 10-19)
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+ try:
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+ os.nice(10) # Lower priority
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+ except:
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+ pass
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+
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+ while not self._stop_worker:
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+ # ... process requests
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+ ```
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+ **Benefit:** OS scheduler favors game thread
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+
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+ ### 4. CPU Affinity (Advanced)
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+ ```python
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+ import os
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+
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+ # Pin LLM thread to CPU 0 only
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+ try:
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+ os.sched_setaffinity(0, {0}) # Use only CPU 0
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+ except:
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+ pass
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+ ```
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+ **Benefit:** Game thread has exclusive access to CPU 1
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+
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+ ### 5. Reduce Token Generation
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+ ```python
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+ max_tokens=128, # Current for translations
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+ max_tokens=64, # Optimized - shorter responses โœ…
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+
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+ max_tokens=200, # Current for AI analysis
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+ max_tokens=150, # Optimized - more concise โœ…
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+ ```
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+ **Benefit:** Faster inference, less CPU time
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿงช Testing Strategy
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+
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+ ### Test 1: Idle Baseline
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+ ```bash
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+ # No LLM inference
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+ โ†’ Game FPS: 20 โœ…
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+ โ†’ Mouse response: Instant โœ…
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### Test 2: During Translation
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+ ```bash
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+ # User types NL command during inference
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+ โ†’ Game FPS: Should stay 20 โœ…
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+ โ†’ Mouse clicks: Should respond immediately โœ…
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+ โ†’ Unit movement: Should execute smoothly โœ…
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### Test 3: During AI Analysis
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+ ```bash
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+ # Game requests tactical analysis
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+ โ†’ Game FPS: Should stay 20 โœ…
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+ โ†’ User input: Should respond immediately โœ…
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+ โ†’ Combat: Should continue smoothly โœ…
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### Test 4: Concurrent
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+ ```bash
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+ # Translation + Analysis at same time
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+ โ†’ Game FPS: Should stay 18-20 (slight drop ok) โœ…
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+ โ†’ Critical: Mouse/keyboard should work! โœ…
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+ ```
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿ“ˆ Expected Improvements
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+
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+ ### Before Fix
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+ ```
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+ During LLM Inference (n_threads_batch unset, potentially 2+):
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+ โ”œโ”€ LLM uses both vCPUs
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+ โ”œโ”€ Game thread starved
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+ โ”œโ”€ Mouse clicks delayed/lost
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+ โ””โ”€ Units don't respond to orders โŒ
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### After Fix
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+ ```
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+ During LLM Inference (n_threads=1, n_threads_batch=1):
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+ โ”œโ”€ LLM uses only 1 vCPU
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+ โ”œโ”€ Game has 1 dedicated vCPU
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+ โ”œโ”€ Mouse clicks instant
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+ โ””โ”€ Units respond immediately โœ…
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+ ```
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿ” Monitoring
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+
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+ **Add CPU usage logging:**
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+ ```python
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+ import psutil
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+ import time
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+
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+ def _process_requests(self):
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+ while not self._stop_worker:
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+ # Monitor CPU before inference
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+ cpu_before = psutil.cpu_percent(interval=0.1)
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+
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+ # Process request
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+ start = time.time()
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+ response = self.model.create_chat_completion(...)
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+ elapsed = time.time() - start
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+
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+ # Monitor CPU after
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+ cpu_after = psutil.cpu_percent(interval=0.1)
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+
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+ print(f"โš™๏ธ LLM: {elapsed:.1f}s, CPU: {cpu_before:.0f}%โ†’{cpu_after:.0f}%")
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+ ```
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+
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+ ## ๐ŸŽฏ Recommendations
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+
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+ ### Immediate (Done โœ…)
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+ - [x] Set `n_threads=1`
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+ - [x] Set `n_threads_batch=1`
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+
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+ ### High Priority
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+ - [ ] Reduce `n_ctx` to 2048
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+ - [ ] Increase `n_batch` to 256
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+ - [ ] Reduce `max_tokens` (64 for translation, 150 for analysis)
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+
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+ ### Medium Priority
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+ - [ ] Add CPU monitoring logs
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+ - [ ] Test on different command types
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+ - [ ] Benchmark inference times
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+
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+ ### Low Priority (Only if still laggy)
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+ - [ ] Set thread priority with `os.nice()`
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+ - [ ] CPU affinity with `sched_setaffinity()`
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+ - [ ] Consider even smaller model (0.5B variant)
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿ“Š Performance Targets
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+
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+ | Metric | Target | Acceptable | Critical |
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+ |--------|--------|------------|----------|
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+ | **Game FPS** | 20 | 18-20 | < 15 โŒ |
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+ | **Mouse latency** | < 50ms | < 100ms | > 200ms โŒ |
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+ | **LLM inference** | 10-15s | < 20s | > 30s โŒ |
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+ | **Translation time** | 5-10s | < 15s | > 20s โŒ |
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+ | **Analysis time** | 10-15s | < 20s | > 30s โŒ |
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿšจ If Still Laggy
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+
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+ **Option 1: Smaller Model**
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+ - Switch to Qwen2.5-0.5B (even faster)
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+ - Trade quality for speed
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+
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+ **Option 2: Longer Batch**
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+ ```python
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+ n_batch=512 # Process more at once
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+ ```
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+
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+ **Option 3: Limit Concurrent Requests**
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+ ```python
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+ # Don't allow translation + analysis simultaneously
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+ if self._current_request_id is not None:
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+ return "Please wait for current inference to complete"
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+ ```
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+
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+ **Option 4: CPU Pinning**
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+ ```python
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+ # Force LLM to CPU 0 only
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+ os.sched_setaffinity(os.getpid(), {0})
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+ ```
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+
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+ **Option 5: Reduce Model Precision**
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+ ```python
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+ # Use Q2_K instead of Q4_0
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+ # Smaller, faster, slightly lower quality
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+ model = "qwen2.5-coder-1.5b-instruct-q2_k.gguf"
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+ ```
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+
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+ ## ๐Ÿ“ Summary
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+
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+ **Problem:** LLM was potentially using 2 threads (`n_threads_batch` unset)
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+ **Solution:** Explicitly set both `n_threads=1` and `n_threads_batch=1`
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+ **Result:** LLM uses only 1 vCPU, game gets dedicated 1 vCPU
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+ **Expected:** Smooth mouse/unit controls during inference! ๐ŸŽฎ
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ **Commit:** Added `n_threads_batch=1` parameter
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+ **Status:** Testing required to confirm improvement
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+ **Next:** Monitor game responsiveness during inference
model_manager.py CHANGED
@@ -106,9 +106,10 @@ class SharedModelManager:
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  self.model = Llama(
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  model_path=str(full_path),
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- n_ctx=4096,
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- n_threads=1, # Use only 1 thread on HuggingFace (2 vCPUs available)
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- n_batch=128, # Smaller batch size for faster response
 
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  verbose=False,
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  chat_format='qwen'
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  )
@@ -132,6 +133,14 @@ class SharedModelManager:
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  def _process_requests(self):
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  """Worker thread to process model requests sequentially (async-friendly)"""
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  while not self._stop_worker:
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  try:
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  # Get request with timeout to check stop flag
 
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  self.model = Llama(
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  model_path=str(full_path),
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+ n_ctx=2048, # Reduced from 4096 for faster processing
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+ n_threads=1, # Prompt processing: 1 thread
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+ n_threads_batch=1, # Token generation: 1 thread (CRITICAL!)
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+ n_batch=256, # Increased from 128 for better throughput
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  verbose=False,
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  chat_format='qwen'
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  )
 
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  def _process_requests(self):
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  """Worker thread to process model requests sequentially (async-friendly)"""
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+ # Lower thread priority so game gets CPU preference
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+ import os
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+ try:
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+ os.nice(10) # Lower priority (0=normal, 19=lowest)
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+ print("๐Ÿ“‰ LLM worker thread priority lowered (nice +10)")
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+ except Exception as e:
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+ print(f"โš ๏ธ Could not lower thread priority: {e}")
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+
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  while not self._stop_worker:
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  try:
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  # Get request with timeout to check stop flag
nl_translator_async.py CHANGED
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ Rรฉponds UNIQUEMENT avec du JSON valide contenant les champs "tool" et "params".
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  # Submit async request
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  request_id = self.model_manager.submit_async(
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  messages=messages,
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- max_tokens=128,
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  temperature=0.1
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  )
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  # Submit async request
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  request_id = self.model_manager.submit_async(
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  messages=messages,
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+ max_tokens=64, # Reduced from 128 - JSON commands are short
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  temperature=0.1
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  )
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