Advanced GPU Assembly Programming Second Edition: A Technical Reference for NVIDIA and AMD Architectures

Gareth Morgan Thomas

May 2026 · GPU Architecture & Programming Book 5 · Gareth Morgan Thomas

About this ebook

Uncover the fundamentals of GPU architecture and assembly programming with Advanced GPU Assembly Programming, a resource designed for enthusiasts and professionals who want to explore the intricate workings of modern GPUs. This book is not a step-by-step manual but a gateway to understanding GPU architecture and assembly programming at a foundational level. It’s ideal for readers who are ready to invest their own effort to experiment and grow their expertise.

What You’ll Gain:

1. Deep Insights into GPU Architecture

Explore the fundamental differences between GPUs and CPUs, with a focus on parallelism, memory hierarchies, and threading models.

Learn the principles underlying the instruction set architectures (ISAs) of NVIDIA and AMD GPUs.

2. Foundations of Assembly Programming

Delve into the mechanics of low-level GPU programming, including execution models, memory access optimization, and pipeline management.

Understand the core concepts of assembly programming while preparing to apply them with additional resources and practice.

3. Tools and Techniques

Get an overview of key debugging and profiling tools such as NVIDIA Nsight and AMD Radeon GPU Profiler.

Gain the contextual knowledge to optimize GPU performance through careful analysis and tuning.

4. Future-Focused Knowledge

Stay ahead of emerging trends in GPU technology, from next-generation architectures to AI-driven optimization tools.

Who This Book is For:

Assembly Enthusiasts: Those eager to understand GPUs at their core and explore low-level programming.

Developers and Engineers: Professionals optimizing GPU-driven systems in gaming, AI, and scientific computing.

Researchers and Students: Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of GPU architectures and programming approaches.

What This Book is Not:

This is not a hands-on, step-by-step guide. Instead, it provides a conceptual framework and architectural insights to set readers on the right path. It encourages further exploration and learning through personal effort and experimentation.

Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or assembly enthusiast, Advanced GPU Assembly Programming will give you the knowledge needed to deeply understand GPU architecture and programming. Equip yourself with the foundational tools to explore, experiment, and achieve mastery in the fascinating world of GPU assembly.

Order your copy today and take your first step into the realm of GPU programming mastery!

UPDATE: This book now has a github repository with all source code samples, infographics, exercise manual and more.

About the author

Gareth Morgan Thomas is a qualified expert with extensive expertise across multiple STEM fields. Holding six university diplomas in electronics, software development, web development, and project management, along with qualifications in computer networking, CAD, diesel engineering, well drilling, and welding, he has built a robust foundation of technical knowledge. 

Educated in Auckland, New Zealand, Gareth Morgan Thomas also spent three years serving in the New Zealand Army, where he honed his discipline and problem-solving skills. With years of technical training, Gareth Morgan Thomas is now dedicated to sharing his deep understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a series of specialized books aimed at both beginners and advanced learners.