ELI5: Why do computers need GPUs (integrated or external)? What information is the CPU sending to the GPU that it can't just send to a display? Submitted by WeirdGamerAidan t3_10pmcsp on January 31, 2023 at 3:02 AM in explainlikeimfive 126 comments 215
DarkWhovianRises t1_j6m059m wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:18 AM As said above, GPUs are centred specifically on video processing tasks. This is why even if you don't want a GPU you will need a CPU capable of handling integrated graphics. The AMD APU series comes to mind. Permalink 2
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