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A1.1 Computer hardware and operationA1.1.2

Role of a GPU

Describe the role of a GPU

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In this lesson

  • The architecture that lets a graphics processing unit (GPU) handle many calculations at the same time
  • Why that architecture suits complex computations such as graphics rendering and machine learning
  • Real-world scenarios that use GPUs: video games, artificial intelligence, large simulations and video

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What's inside

  1. LearnA processor built for doing the same thing many times
  2. LabCPU model vs GPU model
  3. CheckQuick check
  4. LearnWhere GPUs are used
  5. CheckWhy does each scenario benefit from a GPU?
  6. CodeWhy matrix maths suits a GPU
  7. CheckQuick check
  8. ExamWorked exam answer
  9. ReviewMistakes examiners see
  10. Exam practiceExam-style questions

Ends with 5 exam-style questions worth 10 marks, with a self-marking markscheme.