HardwareQuestion 6 of 100
What is the main function of a graphics processing unit (GPU)?
a.To render images, video, and graphics for display
b.To manage network traffic between devices
c.To store the BIOS firmware
d.To regulate the CPU's clock speed
Explanation
A GPU is specialized hardware designed to handle the parallel calculations needed to render images and video efficiently. It offloads graphics work from the CPU, improving performance in games, design software, and video editing. GPUs are also increasingly used for tasks like machine learning.
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