What is a GPU?

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GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit. It’s an important component on most computers, designed to handle graphics and image processing. It’s especially useful for rendering video, running complex simulations, and is even faster than a CPU for certain types of calculations.

While the CPU is like the brain of a computer, giving order for all kinds of tasks, the GPU is the specialist, the artist, focusing on drawing things on your screen.

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Raspberry Pi models include a GPU, but don’t expect to play AAA games on it. The GPU on Raspberry Pi is designed for basic tasks like video playback, simple games, and user interface.

Raspberry Pi ModelGPU
Raspberry Pi 1, 2 and 3Broadcom VideoCore IV @ 250 MHz
Raspberry Pi 3B+Broadcom VideoCore IV @ 400 MHz (Core) / 300 MHz (V3D)
Raspberry Pi 4BBroadcom VideoCore VI @ 500 MHz
Raspberry Pi 5Broadcom VideoCore VII @ 800 MHz

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