Gpu

A GPU, or Graphics Processing Unit, is a special part of a computer that's really good at handling pictures and videos. Think of it like a team of artists working together to quickly paint a huge, detailed mural, while the computer's main brain (the CPU) is more like a single manager who's great at handling one complicated task at a time.



Why people use it



People use GPUs to make everything on their screen look smooth and realistic. Without one, watching videos, playing games, or even just moving your mouse around would feel slow and choppy. It takes the heavy lifting of creating images away from the main computer brain, so everything runs faster and looks better.



Basic examples



When you play a video game, the GPU is what draws all the characters, landscapes, and special effects in real time, making the action fluid. If you watch a high-definition movie, the GPU helps decode the video so it plays without stuttering. Even when you're video chatting with friends, the GPU works to show their live video clearly on your screen.