graphicsprocessingunitcomputing

noun
UK /ˈɡræfɪks prəˈsesɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /ˈɡræfɪks prəˈsesɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

Using a computer chip that draws pictures to also do lots of math really fast.

The game studio used graphicsprocessingunitcomputing to make its animations look smooth and realistic.

SYNONYMS

GPU computingGPU-based computinggraphics processor computingparallel computing with GPUs

RELATED WORDS

GPUCUDAparallel processinggraphics cardshader

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Using a graphics card to speed up scientific simulations instead of only drawing images.

Researchers relied on graphicsprocessingunitcomputing to simulate weather patterns faster.

3. A way of training artificial intelligence models with the help of graphics chips.

The team cut training time in half by switching to graphicsprocessingunitcomputing.

4. Running general-purpose programs on a GPU rather than a central processor.

Video editing software now benefits from graphicsprocessingunitcomputing for quick rendering.