Practice GPU vs. CPU - 10.4.3 | 10. Vector, SIMD, GPUs | Computer Architecture
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GPU vs. CPU

10.4.3 - GPU vs. CPU

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of a CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about the brain of the computer.

Question 2 Easy

What does GPU stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a unit specifically for handling graphics.

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Question 1

What is one key advantage of GPUs?

Less heat generation
Processing power for graphics
Better battery life

💡 Hint: Think about what tasks GPUs are built for.

Question 2

True or False: CPUs are designed primarily for parallel processing.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the main function of a CPU.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the evolution of GPUs has impacted the field of machine learning and scientific computing.

💡 Hint: Consider how processing speed affects training time.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the importance of CPU architecture even as GPU technology progresses.

💡 Hint: Think about tasks beyond just graphics and parallel computing.

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