Category: Computer Terms


  • CPU (Central Processing Unit) What is a CPU? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is often referred to as the “brain” of a computer. It performs the majority of the processing tasks by executing instructions from computer programs. Key Functions of a CPU: Arithmetic and Logic Operations: Performs mathematical calculations and logical comparisons. Control Operations: Directs…

  • What is CUDA? CUDA stands for Compute Unified Device Architecture. It is a parallel computing platform and application programming interface (API) model created by NVIDIA. CUDA allows software developers and engineers to use a CUDA-enabled graphics processing unit (GPU) for general-purpose processing—an approach known as General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units (GPGPU). Purpose of CUDA…