- The term graphics processing unit (GPU) refers to a chip or electronic circuit capable of rendering graphics for display on an electronic device.
- The term “GPU” is often used interchangeably with “graphics card”, although they are different concepts.
- While GPUs were originally popular among video editing and gaming enthusiasts, the rapid growth of cryptocurrencies has created a new market for them.
- GPUs, first introduced to the general market in 1999, are perhaps best known for delivering the smooth graphics that consumers expect from today’s videos and video games.
- Recently, there has been a shortage of GPUs due to their use in cryptocurrency mining.