The graphics processing unit or GPU is a specialized microprocessor that offloads and accelerates graphics rendering from the central processor. It is the brains of the video card, so it is necessary, and it is required for fast smooth gaming. The most popular GPU manufacturers include Nvidia with world leading 3d tech and ATI.
The Shader Model is like software built into your graphics card. If your computer says it needs v2.0, you'll need to buy a new GPU.
The GPU is responsible for all the graphics rendering. A faster GPU will make video display smoother, enable advanced desktop enhancements, and allow for smooth(er) video gaming.
Depends on your purpose and Screen size Gaming on 1080p will requires a 250$+ Gpu Gaming on 720P will require 130$+ gpu tell me your system specs and your purpose i will suggest a good one
First I need to know what brand of game card.
iPhone 5's new A6 offers an impressive triple core dedicated GPU
gpu is a graphical processing unit which ables you run high definitions graphics on your PC, which are the demand of modern computing. if you want to run windows vista ultimate edition then it is better if your PC has a gpu. it helps you to get better 3d views. nividia is very well known for it's gpu.
hammer uses Both- GPU to render the scene in, and your CPU to compile the maps and perform calculations.
The graphic processing unit (GPU) is the processor that is placed on the graphic adapter. The graphic adapter host besides the GPU some or all the graphic memory, the circuitry required to interface with the computer bus where the card is hosted on (e.g. AGP, PCIe, ...), the cooling fan and some power & cooling related modules.
Graphics Processing Unit
What PC
yes, you can
loose gpu or cpu