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For now, the cpu worker v0 cache dtype gen logic are existed in both __init__ and get_cache_block_size. One is used in _allocate_kv_cache and the other is used as the block size in bytes to compute the available cpu blocks. These two places should use the same logic to generate the cache dtype and keep consistent.

For now, it is lucky that torch.float8_e5m2 and torch.uint8 are the same in size, they both are 1 bytes. But as the above explanation, the cache dtype should be a consistent one for fp8 and fp8_e5m2

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Summary of Changes

Hello @andyxning, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request focuses on refactoring the CPU worker's KV cache data type determination logic to improve consistency and reduce code duplication. By centralizing the dtype resolution into a dedicated static method, I've ensured that both cache allocation and block size calculations use the same, unified logic, particularly for fp8 and fp8_e5m2 types.

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  • Refactor KV Cache Dtype Logic: I've extracted the logic for determining the KV cache data type into a new static method, CPUCacheEngine.get_kv_cache_dtype. This method centralizes the decision-making for auto, fp8, and fp8_e5m2 cache types.
  • Unify Dtype Determination: The CPUCacheEngine.__init__ method now utilizes the newly introduced get_kv_cache_dtype to set self.dtype, ensuring consistency with how the cache block size is calculated.
  • Consistent Cache Block Size Calculation: The CPUCacheEngine.get_cache_block_size method has been updated to accept the CacheConfig object directly and now uses the shared get_kv_cache_dtype method to determine the dtype for calculating the block size in bytes. This eliminates redundant dtype logic.
  • Simplified Parameter Passing: The CPUWorker.get_cache_block_size_bytes method now passes the entire self.cache_config object to CPUCacheEngine.get_cache_block_size, aligning with the refactored signature of that method.
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The pull request effectively refactors the KV cache dtype determination logic in cpu_worker.py by centralizing it into a new static method. This improves code consistency and maintainability by eliminating duplication and simplifying function signatures. The changes are well-implemented and enhance the overall code quality.

Signed-off-by: Andy Xie <andy.xning@gmail.com>
@andyxning andyxning force-pushed the refactor_cpu_worker_v0_cache_dtype branch from 2b6be2c to 211dcdb Compare June 25, 2025 16:12
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LGTM!

@Isotr0py Isotr0py added the ready ONLY add when PR is ready to merge/full CI is needed label Jul 3, 2025
@DarkLight1337 DarkLight1337 enabled auto-merge (squash) July 3, 2025 08:35
@DarkLight1337 DarkLight1337 merged commit fb14d53 into vllm-project:main Jul 3, 2025
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