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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• The CPU is the brain of a
computer, containing all the
circuitry needed to process
input, store data, and output
results.
Continue…
• The CPU is constantly following instructions of
computer programs that tell it which data to process
and how to process it. Without a CPU, we could not
run programs on a computer.
For example
• a simple calculator
program might instruct
the CPU to take two
numbers, 2 and 2, add
them, and send back the
result.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• A graphics processing
unit (GPU) is a computer
chip that renders
graphics and images by
performing rapid
mathematical
calculations.
Continue…
• GPUs are used for both professional and personal
computing. Traditionally, GPUs are responsible for the
rendering of 2D and 3D images, animations and video --
even though, now, they have a wider use range.
GPU vs. CPU
• GPUs are fairly similar to CPU architectures. However,
CPUs are used to respond to and process the basic
instructions that drive a computer, while GPUs are
designed specifically to quickly render high-resolution
images and video. Essentially, CPUs are responsible for
interpreting most of a computer's commands, while GPUs
focus on graphics rendering.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
• Alternatively called main
memory, primary memory,
or system
memory, RAM (random-
access memory) is a hardware
device that allows information
to be stored and retrieved on a
computer.
Continue…
• RAM is usually associated with DRAM, a type of memory
module. Because data is accessed randomly instead of
sequentially like it is on a CD or hard drive, access
times are much faster. However, unlike ROM, RAM is
a volatile memory and requires power to keep the data
accessible. If the computer is turned off, all data
contained in RAM is lost.
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Ibrahim.pptx

  • 1.
  • 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) • The CPU is the brain of a computer, containing all the circuitry needed to process input, store data, and output results.
  • 3. Continue… • The CPU is constantly following instructions of computer programs that tell it which data to process and how to process it. Without a CPU, we could not run programs on a computer.
  • 4. For example • a simple calculator program might instruct the CPU to take two numbers, 2 and 2, add them, and send back the result.
  • 5. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a computer chip that renders graphics and images by performing rapid mathematical calculations.
  • 6. Continue… • GPUs are used for both professional and personal computing. Traditionally, GPUs are responsible for the rendering of 2D and 3D images, animations and video -- even though, now, they have a wider use range.
  • 7. GPU vs. CPU • GPUs are fairly similar to CPU architectures. However, CPUs are used to respond to and process the basic instructions that drive a computer, while GPUs are designed specifically to quickly render high-resolution images and video. Essentially, CPUs are responsible for interpreting most of a computer's commands, while GPUs focus on graphics rendering.
  • 8. RAM (Random Access Memory) • Alternatively called main memory, primary memory, or system memory, RAM (random- access memory) is a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer.
  • 9. Continue… • RAM is usually associated with DRAM, a type of memory module. Because data is accessed randomly instead of sequentially like it is on a CD or hard drive, access times are much faster. However, unlike ROM, RAM is a volatile memory and requires power to keep the data accessible. If the computer is turned off, all data contained in RAM is lost.