lecture recording on 20 October 2024 at 03.21.48 AM

CPU vs. GPU

Basics of CPU and GPU

• CPU (Central Processing Unit):

  • Designed for general-purpose processing.

  • Handles a few tasks at a time with high efficiency.

• GPU (Graphics Processing Unit):

  • Tailored for parallel processing.

  • Excels at performing many calculations simultaneously, particularly suited for data-intensive tasks.

Performance Comparison

• Speed in Calculations:

  • For vast amounts of data, a GPU outperforms a CPU due to its design.

  • Ideal for applications requiring parallel processing, such as graphics rendering and machine learning.

Conclusion

• When faced with tasks involving large datasets and parallel computations, using a GPU will typically yield faster results than a CPU.