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Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Graphics processing unit (GPU) is a specialized processor that executes parallel arithmetic and logic operations to accelerate graphics, artificial intelligence, and data-intensive workloads in enterprise environments, supporting higher throughput and efficiency for tasks such as model training, analytics, and visualization.

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  • 241 companies
  • Most covered: Nvidia, Aviz Networks, Sonic

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