What is a GPU and how does it work? - Gary explains

For many people GPUs are shrouded in mystery. You might know they have something to do with 3D gaming, but beyond that maybe you don't really understand what is going on. So let's take a peek and see what is behind the curtain.

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[samueltan]

I finally understand the purpose of learning Vector and Matrix in Maths at school Lol

[medilyesoudhini]

"well...let me explain"..aghh i love that line

[angelotakigami]

Gary, your explanations are always great. Congratulations!

[jebalimazen]

Great video Gary thx for your deep explaining!

[jasonk]

Nice video, but I lost you half way there. lol

[lh]

Thank you Gary Sims, I understand, what CPU is, What I discovered is that it's using different ways of using graphics and colors, of games etc.

[atngaming]

we need more of these type of videos on how gary explains how all different parts of a smartphone works together for us to be able to game, mail, fb, whatsapp, etc

[imraneo]

Excellent video Gary. A good break from the other product reviews. Hope to see more of such videos!

[christianstefaniw]

how does the gpu output images to the display?

[rednafi]

the intonation of gary's voice is am heading over to the written article.Thanks a lot for breaking it down to lay people.

[deez]

This was a well put together video. Love your channel. Wish there was a similar channel based on iOS

[gc.s]

Congratulations on 2.000.000 Subscribers! :D

[luca]

What does "force GPU rendering" do in the developer options

[GameDevAcademy]

Vertexes??? Come on Gary! I spend half of each year teaching my students that the plural for vertex is vertices. This video is great and I want to use it in my teaching but you're killing me with this vertexes business!!!

[thomaslehner]

This is a professional and informative video that gives broad insight into the topic in a very short time. Thank you for great content.

[namanmehta]

thanks for the video...can u plz make a video on how one can create their own android custom rom...plz..

[rutuparna]

What an amazing video! I'm a postgraduate in Computer Science and I had done this in Computational Graphics but you just cleared my concepts amazingly Gary. You rock.

[learnwithalvin]

just liked and subscribed. wish i could do more. i really appreciate the explanation. these are just the details i needed. thank you

[grindallion]

uh... i am quite new in this era
but can a good processor ensure us great performance
and can i make games and make my videos much better
is gpu required for vr gear

[handsomehorsetech]

definitely would like this series and thanks a lot!