And how it differs from a CPU
How does a graphics card work? GPUs and graphics cards explained.
The GPU or Graphical Processing Unit is a special microchip specifically designed to perform graphics tasks much faster than a CPU or Central Processing Unit.
In general, GPUs handle the visual side of video games, as well as video editing software, graphic design, 3D design, and other similar tools. Recently, GPUs have also been employed for certain non-graphics tasks, such as cryptocurrency mining, which works well with their unique internal design.
Every computer, whether it’s a laptop, tablet or game console, has a CPU. The CPU is the brain of the machine. When you run software on your device, it’s the CPU that follows the instructions and does all the math. Of course, every microchip carries out instructions, so what makes a CPU special?
