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Vector processing is an efficient technique for handling large datasets by performing operations on multiple data elements simultaneously. This chapter explores SIMD, which enhances parallel computing capabilities in CPUs and GPUs, enabling faster processing for various applications such as graphics rendering and machine learning. Furthermore, advancements in SIMD architectures and the rise of General-Purpose GPUs (GPGPUs) have transformed computation across sectors by efficiently managing vast amounts of parallelizable tasks.
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Term: Vector Processing
Definition: A computing technique that applies a single instruction to multiple data elements simultaneously for high performance.
Term: SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data)
Definition: A parallel computing method allowing a single instruction to be executed on multiple data points at once, optimizing data-level parallelism.
Term: GPUs
Definition: Graphics Processing Units specialized for handling large-scale parallel computations, commonly used in graphics, scientific simulations, and machine learning.
Term: Vectorization
Definition: The process of transforming scalar operations into vector operations to enable parallel execution using SIMD instructions.