SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data)

SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) is a computing technique where one instruction is simultaneously applied to multiple data points. Think of it like a chef stamping multiple cookies with the same pattern at once, rather than decorating each individually. This approach speeds up processing tasks that involve large datasets, such as graphics, multimedia, and scientific computations, by performing parallel operations efficiently. SIMD leverages specialized hardware to handle many data elements in parallel, increasing performance and reducing processing time without the need for multiple instructions.