A1.1.3 Software – Computer Fundamentals Notes

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SYLLABUS CONTENT

Explain the differences between the CPU and the GPU.




A1.1.3 🅷
CPUs vs. GPUs
 Design Philosophy
 Core Architecture
 Memory Access
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 Power Efficiency
 CPUs & GPUs Working Together

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🅷 CPUs vs. GPUs

 The central processing unit (CPU) and the graphics
processing unit (GPU) are both core components of
modern computers, but they are designed differently ,
which is why they are used for different kinds of tasks .


 The CPU is great for handling various jobs , but the
GPU is better for doing the same job many times on a
lot of data at once .
A1.1 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS




A1.1.3 CPUs vs. GPUs ( p. 6-8)