Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) are specialized electronic circuits designed to accelerate the processing of images, videos, and complex graphics tasks. They are essential components in various computing devices, ranging from personal computers to data centers. GPUs are broadly categorized into two types: Discrete GPUs and Integrated GPUs.
Discrete GPUs
editDiscrete GPUs are standalone graphics cards with their own dedicated memory, typically installed in a PCIe slot on a motherboard. They are primarily used in high-performance scenarios such as gaming, professional graphics work, and scientific computing. Discrete GPUs are known for their superior performance compared to integrated GPUs, as they do not share resources with the CPU.[1]
| Manufacturer | Series/Family |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA | GeForce GT, GeForce GTS, GeForce GTX, GeForce RTX, GeForce MX, Quadro, TITAN, Tesla, A100, H100, V100, Jetson, RIVA, TNT, GRID, NVS[2][3] |
| AMD | Radeon RX, Radeon Pro, Radeon Pro W, Vega 10, Vega 20, Vega 56, Vega 64, Radeon VII, W6000, Instinct, FirePro, Fury, Polaris, Navi, M100, Rage[4][5][6] |
| Intel | Arc, Xe Max, Xe HPC, Data Center GPU Max[7] |
| Others | Matrox, S3, Voodoo, Volari[8][9] |
Integrated GPUs
editIntegrated GPUs are built into the same chip as the CPU and share the system's memory. They are designed for more energy-efficient and cost-effective computing, making them suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing, video playback, and light gaming. Integrated GPUs are commonly found in laptops, budget desktops, and mobile devices.[10]
| Manufacturer | Series/Family |
|---|---|
| Intel | UHD Graphics, HD Graphics, Iris, Iris Pro, Iris Plus, Xe, GMA, GMA X, SGX[11] |
| AMD | Llano, Trinity, Richland, Kaveri, Godavari, Carrizo, Bristol Ridge, Raven Ridge, Picasso, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Lucienne, Rembrandt, Mendocino, Phoenix, Vega 3, Vega 8, Vega 11, Ryzen, Stoney Ridge, Excavator, Kabini, Beema, Temash, APU, Hybrid, FP, Mullins[12] |
| Others | Alder Lake-P (Intel), Mali (ARM), Adreno (Qualcomm), PowerVR (Imagination Technologies)[13][14][15] |
References
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- ^ "NVIDIA Quadro Graphics Cards". NVIDIA. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "AMD Radeon RX Graphics". AMD. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "AMD Radeon Pro Graphics". AMD. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "AMD Instinct Accelerators". AMD. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Intel ARC GPUs Explained: Alchemist, Battlemage, Celestial, and Druid". TechSpot. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "The History of Matrox Graphics Cards". TechSpot. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Voodoo Graphics". TechSpot. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Definition of integrated graphics". PCMAG. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Intel Graphics". Intel. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "AMD APUs". AMD. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Mali GPUs". Arm. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Adreno GPUs". Qualcomm. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "PowerVR Graphics". Imagination Technologies. Retrieved 2024-08-30.