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A1.1 Computer hardware and operationA1.1.3

Differences between CPU and GPU

Explain the differences between the CPU and the GPU

HL only≈ 40 minCommand term: ExplainPremium

In this lesson

  • Differences in design philosophy and in the scenarios each processor is used for
  • Differences in core architecture, processing power, memory access and power efficiency
  • How a CPU and a GPU work together: dividing tasks, sharing data and coordinating execution

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What's inside

  1. LearnTwo design philosophies
  2. LearnSide by side
  3. LabLatency vs throughput in action
  4. CheckCPU or GPU?
  5. LearnWorking together
  6. CheckOrder the steps
  7. CheckQuick check
  8. ExamWorked exam answer
  9. ReviewMistakes examiners see
  10. Exam practiceExam-style questions

Ends with 5 exam-style questions worth 13 marks, with a self-marking markscheme.