What are the differences between CPU, GPU and NPU on a computer

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The choice of the type of processor in a device determines what tasks can execute efficiently
Each processor fulfills a different function within a computer system. (Infobae Illustrative Image)

On a mobile phone, a laptop or large -scale servers, most digital tasks are processed through components designed to perform calculations. Among them, three types of processors have different functions: CPU, GPU and NPU. In this article the differences of each are explained.

Although they are often mentioned together, these processors do not perform the same operations or built in the same way. Its difference lies in the type of tasks they execute, the speed at which they operate and the volume of data that can be handled at the same time.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the component that coordinates the main instructions of a computer system. It is located on mobile phones, personal computers and servers, and run operations such a...
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