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NPUs vs. GPUs vs. CPUs

NPUs vs. GPUs vs. CPUs

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NPUs vs. GPUs vs. CPUs

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- Computing got a major upgrade, and it's because AI is revolutionizing processing with the integration of a unique chip, the neural processing unit. Let me explain. There's been several shifts in computing architectures over time, starting with the humble CPU. The CPU is the brain of every computer, translating instructions from higher-level languages into machine code, that hard work and understand, while also managing interactions between systems in the computer. Over time, CPUs rapidly gain features and capabilities, like multiple cores, faster clock speeds, and improved power efficiency. With the rise of 3D and computer gaming, the need for specialized processors developed. That's when GPUs, or graphic processing units, appeared as special assistants to the CPUs. The differences between CPU and GPUs are the types of math problems they're customized to solve, like matrix operations, vector calculations, and…

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