> [...] differ only in their performance characteristics [...]
... but that is exactly why CPUs are considered "universal" and GPUs as "specialized".
The whole concept of specialized hardware is to do fewer things more efficient, and in tons of applications that means the problem suddenly becomes feasible. That has always been the case. Not sure what the deep learning revolution has shown in regards to this.
... but that is exactly why CPUs are considered "universal" and GPUs as "specialized".
The whole concept of specialized hardware is to do fewer things more efficient, and in tons of applications that means the problem suddenly becomes feasible. That has always been the case. Not sure what the deep learning revolution has shown in regards to this.