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#155 CUDA and GPU Programming with Elliot Arledge

The freeCodeCamp Podcast

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CPUs vs. GPUs: A Technical Paradigm Shift

This chapter compares CPUs and GPUs, emphasizing their architectural differences and the superior parallel processing capabilities of GPUs like the NVIDIA 4090 and 3090. It discusses the evolution of GPU technology, NVIDIA's impact on gaming and industrial applications, and the role of CUDA in enhancing deep learning efficiency. The chapter also addresses the significance of specialized hardware in high-performance computing, using practical examples to illustrate matrix multiplication and the diminishing returns of parallelism.

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