A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized electronic circuit designed for rapidly manipulating memory to create images. Its parallel architecture makes it exceptionally efficient for computations critical to rendering and Artificial Intelligence, processing vast datasets concurrently. Modern GPUs are also vital components in Parallel Computing systems.
Major manufacturers of GPUs and Graphics Cards include NVIDIA and AMD (which acquired ATI). Historically, companies like Intel, Matrox, VIA (with S3), Trident, and SiS also played significant roles in the market.
