Why do computers need GPUs (integrated or external)? What information is the CPU sending to the GPU that it can’t just send to a display?

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Why do computers need GPUs (integrated or external)? What information is the CPU sending to the GPU that it can’t just send to a display?

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As said above, GPUs are centred specifically on video processing tasks. This is why even if you don’t want a GPU you will need a CPU capable of handling integrated graphics. The AMD APU series comes to mind.

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