GPU
abbreviation or noun
variants
or less commonly gpu
plural GPUs also gpus
: a specialized CPU designed to efficiently perform calculations for generating computer graphics
A GPU can deliver hundreds of billions of operations per second—some GPUs more than a teraflop, or a trillion operations per second—while requiring only slightly more electrical power and cooling than a CPU.—
Andrea Di Blas et al.
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The model demands serious computing power to run, requiring at least 60GB of GPU memory for 540p resolution, though Tencent recommends 80GB for better results.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU in our review model delivered top-end frame rates in modern titles, enabling 60fps AAA gaming or high-refresh competitive experiences.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Nvidia controls more than 90% of the AI GPU market, but some cloud providers, namely Google and Amazon, have begun offering alternatives to Nvidia chips—and have even started developing their own hardware.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
At the same time, Advanced Micro Devices is trying to capture a slice of the GPU market and Nvidia’s biggest customers are developing custom AI chips for certain tasks as well.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU in our review model delivered top-end frame rates in modern titles, enabling 60fps AAA gaming or high-refresh competitive experiences.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Nvidia controls more than 90% of the AI GPU market, but some cloud providers, namely Google and Amazon, have begun offering alternatives to Nvidia chips—and have even started developing their own hardware.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
At the same time, Advanced Micro Devices is trying to capture a slice of the GPU market and Nvidia’s biggest customers are developing custom AI chips for certain tasks as well.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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“GPU.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GPU. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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