Practice Gpus And Parallel Processing (2.3.1) - Historical Context and Evolution of AI Hardware
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GPUs and Parallel Processing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does GPU stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what the unit was originally designed for.

Question 2 Easy

What is parallel processing?

💡 Hint: It's like multitasking but for computers.

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Question 1

What is one main advantage of using GPUs for AI over traditional CPUs?

More RAM
Parallel Processing
Higher Clock Speed

💡 Hint: Think about how tasks are executed.

Question 2

True or False: The CUDA framework allows for general-purpose computations beyond graphics.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of GPUs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how parallel processing affects the efficiency of AI model training and give an example of a scenario where it matters.

💡 Hint: Consider the role of speed in competitive AI applications.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of Nvidia's CUDA on the accessibility of GPU computing for non-graphics applications.

💡 Hint: Think about how this broadens application areas.

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