007. OCR A Level (H446) SLR2 – 1.1 GPUs and their uses
About this video
OCR Specification Reference
A Level 1.1.2b
A Graphical Process Unit (GPU) is a specialised form of co-processor which works alongside the main CPU. In this video we take a look at it in more detail along with its common use.
Key question:
- What are the different characteristics of CPUs vs GPUs, and what else besides graphics can GPUs be used for?
00:00 GPUs and their uses
00:06 Intro
00:11 What is a co-processor?
01:39 Differences between CPUs and GPUs
03:23 Why are GPUs so good at rendering graphics?
05:51 Beyond handling graphics
06:32 Uses for GPUs beyond graphics
06:53 Key question
07:10 Outro
Last updated: 18.03.26
