Why aren’t APU used in gaming PC build?

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Consoles uses APU and is capable of running games up to 4k with decent fps. Why can’t APU be used in desktop or gaming PC builds?

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An APU is literally a GPU and a CPU glued together. It is used in consoles and also on laptops in order to save on space and components. However it offers less in the form of modularity and heat dissipation. So for PCs where the user wants to spec the device themselves, buy the components individually and then build them together into a custom setup for the perfect performance, APUs do not fit into the equation. I did mention you found them in some laptops though and you may find them in some smaller embedded PCs.

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