Qdrant 1.13 - GPU Indexing, Strict Mode & New Storage Engine

Qdrant 1.13 introduces several new features including GPU-accelerated HNSW indexing, a Strict Mode for operational control, HNSW graph compression, named vector filtering, and a custom storage engine. The GPU indexing supports major vendors like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, significantly reducing indexing times and offering up to 10x faster speeds compared to CPU methods, while the vendor-agnostic design ensures broad compatibility. Strict Mode enhances system reliability by imposing operational limits, preventing inefficiencies, and optimizing resource allocation, particularly beneficial in multi-tenant environments. The introduction of Delta Encoding for HNSW graph compression reduces memory usage by up to 30% without performance loss, while named vector filtering allows users to search data points based on specific vector presence, offering greater flexibility in handling heterogeneous data. Lastly, a custom storage engine replaces the previous RocksDB system, providing consistent performance and eliminating latency spikes by optimizing data handling processes tailored to Qdrant's specific use case.