Then, the need for GPU or Graphics Processing Unit arises. It works with the CPU in parallel and performs heavy tasks making the CPU concentrate on tasks that require less memory or computing power.

GPU vs CPU – let’s roll. What is a GPU? As we’ve mentioned above, the GPU, which stands for graphics processing unit, and is responsible for rendering images and videos.

CPU can do multiple tasks, including image rendering. But the higher level of image rendering requires a dedicated processor, GPU. That’s why high-end games always require a dedicated graphics card.

It’s a type of GPU that’s found on the same chip as a CPU. Almost all Intel processors (save its F-series models) include integrated or onboard graphics, so they have an iGPU.

GPU is able to render such fine detail as it processes information in parallel rather than serially like the CPU. To do this, where CPU tends to have 4-16 cores, GPUs have thousands of cores.

A Graphics Processing Unit is a chip that handles any functions relating to what displays on your computer's screen. Every computer today has some form of GPU. A new GPU can speed up your computer ...

An APU combines the CPU and GPU into one package, but that comes at a performance or some other downside. APUs are very common in devices where space-savings matter a great deal.