gpu

/ɡjuːpiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A graphics processing unit, a computer chip that manages and executes calculations for rendering 2D and 3D graphics, videos, and images on a display.

“The new gaming laptop features a powerful GPU for smooth gameplay.”

2. initialism

Graphics Processing Unit.

“The computer’s specs include a quad-core CPU and a dedicated GPU.”

Synonyms

  • graphics card
  • graphics processor

Antonyms

  • central processor
  • cpu