graphic processing unit (GPU)

A Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is a specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate the rendering of images, videos, and animations. It handles complex visual computations more efficiently than a standard computer processor (CPU). While the CPU manages general tasks and instructions, the GPU focuses on processing many visual data points simultaneously, making it essential for gaming, 3D modeling, and other graphic-intensive applications. Modern GPUs also support parallel processing for tasks beyond graphics, such as scientific simulations and machine learning, boosting overall computing performance.