Sparse matrix computations are pivotal to advancing high-performance scientific applications, particularly as modern numerical simulations and data analyses demand efficient management of large, ...

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is the brain of a computer because it handles all the tasks that a user performs on his/her computer. All the arithmetic and logical calculations required to ...

Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have evolved into indispensable computational engines across numerous disciplines, ranging from high‐performance computing to deep learning. Their significance lies ...

Graphics cards or graphics processing units (GPU) are crucial if you are building a PC or looking to make a graphical upgrade to your current computer. Many computers get by with an integrated ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. When it comes to the ...

AMD's Phenom may lose to Intel in benchmarks, but can be a compelling value in combination with ATI's 780 graphics. Brooke Crothers writes about mobile computer systems, including laptops, tablets, ...

Thirty years ago, CPUs and other specialized processors handled virtually all computation tasks. The graphics cards of that era helped to speed up the drawing of 2D shapes in Windows and applications, ...

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

Have you ever wondered how graphics cards work to create the vibrant, neon-lit streets of a futuristic cityscape in your favorite video game? Every detail—from the glint of rain-soaked pavement to the ...