Graphics Card

A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), is a specialized processor that is designed to handle the complex
calculations needed to display images and videos on a computer screen.

In computer, there are two types of GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). One is Dedicated GPU and another
is Integrated GPU.

Dedicated GPU:
A dedicated GPU is a separate card that is installed in a computer specifically for handling graphics
processing. It has its own memory (VRAM) and can perform sophisticated calculations that allow for
smooth, high-resolution gaming and video playback. Dedicated GPU is also called Discrete GPU.

Example:
An example of a computer with a dedicated GPU would be a gaming laptop that has a NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3070 graphics card installed. This powerful GPU allows the laptop to handle demanding games at
high resolutions and with many graphical effects enabled.

Integrated Graphics:
Integrated GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a graphics processor that is built into the computer's CPU
(Central Processing Unit). It shares the computer's main memory (RAM) and is less powerful than a
dedicated GPU. Integrated GPUs are also called iGPU.

Integrated graphics are typically sufficient for everyday tasks such as web browsing and document
editing, but may struggle with more demanding tasks such as gaming or video editing.

Example:
An example of a computer with integrated graphics would be a budget laptop that has a Intel UHD
Graphics 620 built into its CPU. This integrated GPU is sufficient for everyday tasks such as web browsing
and document editing, but may struggle with more demanding tasks such as gaming or video editing.

To put it simple, Dedicated GPU is a separate card which is specifically designed to handle graphics and
is more powerful while Integrated GPU is built into the CPU and shares the main memory and is less
powerful but more efficient.

What is VRAM:

VRAM stands for Video Random Access Memory. VRAM is used by a computer's graphics processing unit
(GPU) to store and quickly access the information it needs to render images on a display. It is separate
from the computer's main system memory (RAM) and is faster and more efficient for this purpose.
What is Rendering:

Rendering is the process of creating a final image or video from a 3D model or scene, using computer
software. It's like taking a 3D model of a building and turning it into a photograph-like image, with all the
shadows, reflections, lighting and other details.