{"id":270,"date":"2023-01-02T22:59:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T17:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/?p=270"},"modified":"2023-01-02T22:59:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T17:29:25","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to CPUs &#038; GPUs: No. 1 place to know it all"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660d4d6062292\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660d4d6062292\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/#The_Ultimate_Guide_to_CPUs_GPUs_Best_place_to_know_it_all\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide to CPUs &amp; GPUs: Best place to know it all\">The Ultimate Guide to CPUs &amp; GPUs: Best place to know it all<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/#Introduction_Graphics_Processing_Unit_GPU_Explained\" title=\"Introduction: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Explained\">Introduction: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/#Central_Processing_Unit_CPU_Explained\" title=\"Central Processing Unit (CPU) Explained\">Central Processing Unit (CPU) Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/#What_is_the_Difference_Between_CPU_GPU\" title=\"What is the Difference Between CPU &amp; GPU?\">What is the Difference Between CPU &amp; GPU?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/#How_CPUs_and_GPUs_Work_Together\" title=\"How CPU&#8217;s and GPU&#8217;s Work Together\">How CPU&#8217;s and GPU&#8217;s Work Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/#The_classic_question_should_you_be_using_a_GPU_or_CPU\" title=\"The classic question: should you be using a GPU or CPU?\">The classic question: should you be using a GPU or CPU?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/#5_Quick_and_Easy_Tips_to_Find_the_Perfect_Pair_of_CPU_GPU\" title=\"5 Quick and Easy Tips to Find the Perfect Pair of CPU &amp; GPU\">5 Quick and Easy Tips to Find the Perfect Pair of CPU &amp; GPU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.PCMRlabs.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-cpus-gpus-best-place-to-know-it-all\/#Conclusion_Final_Thoughts_on_CPU_GPU_Graphics_Card_Battle\" title=\"Conclusion: Final Thoughts on CPU &amp; GPU Graphics Card Battle\">Conclusion: Final Thoughts on CPU &amp; GPU Graphics Card Battle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ultimate_Guide_to_CPUs_GPUs_Best_place_to_know_it_all\"><\/span>The Ultimate Guide to CPUs &amp; GPUs: Best place to know it all<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_Graphics_Processing_Unit_GPU_Explained\"><\/span>Introduction: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is dedicated to producing images via an electronic circuit that accelerates the creation of images within a frame buffer and sends it to a display. GPUs are used in lots of different fields, including computers, mobile phones, and game consoles. These days they&#8217;re really good at running graphics &amp; image processing. They can be used to perform complex physical simulations without the need for a CPU to manage or render those images. The GPU was originally designed for accelerating the rendering of 3D computer graphics on the screen of early arcade video games but has since been applied to numerous fields including computer-aided design, medical imaging, video encoding\/decoding, signal processing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to create visual effects in a game. The simplest way is to use pre-rendered or hand-drawn graphics, but these can be time-consuming and inefficient for games with complex 3D environments. To create the illusion of 3D space, several techniques can be used: objects can be scaled and rotated; sprites and textures can be used to overlay 2D objects (e.g., building textures placed on a 3D cube); textures can also represent the height (e.g., waves on the ocean&#8217;s surface).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Processing_Unit_CPU_Explained\"><\/span>Central Processing Unit (CPU) Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the part of a computer that executes instructions. It is usually found in the form of an electronic circuit made up of millions or billions of transistors. There are two major categories in which CPUs can be classified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A single-core CPU can execute one instruction at a time, but it can operate on multiple data streams simultaneously;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A multi-core CPU can execute many instructions simultaneously and parallelize tasks, allowing it to achieve higher levels of performance on certain tasks than a single-core CPU would be able to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Difference_Between_CPU_GPU\"><\/span>What is the Difference Between CPU &amp; GPU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The two major types of processors are the central processing unit (CPU) and the graphics processing unit (GPU). Understanding the difference between these two devices will help you make better purchasing decisions for your computing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A CPU is a processor designed to handle general-purpose computing tasks like word processing, web browsing, and video streaming. A GPU is more specialized, designed primarily to support 3D graphics applications and games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_CPUs_and_GPUs_Work_Together\"><\/span>How CPU&#8217;s and GPU&#8217;s Work Together<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A CPU is a computer&#8217;s &#8220;brain.&#8221; It is where instructions are processed to perform tasks. A GPU, or graphics processing unit, is the computer&#8217;s &#8220;muscle.&#8221; It handles all the heavy-lifting when it comes to displaying graphics. CPUs are better at performing mathematical calculations, while GPUs are better at rapidly displaying images on a screen or in 3D space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CPUs &amp; GPUs are often said to be the two most important pieces of hardware in any computer system because they process and display data respectively. The task of a CPU is to instruct the computer&#8217;s other components on what calculations to perform and how they should be performed. The task of a GPU is to execute those instructions and display data on a monitor for humans with eyes and brains that interpret visuals more easily than raw numbers: text<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_classic_question_should_you_be_using_a_GPU_or_CPU\"><\/span>The classic question: should you be using a GPU or CPU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question may depend on the type of work you do. The two are not interchangeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are working with data that can be cached, then a GPU will give you a much better performance. One example is ray-tracing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you need to perform many computations simultaneously, for example for video encoding or rendering, then using a CPU will be better because it has more cores than a GPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Quick_and_Easy_Tips_to_Find_the_Perfect_Pair_of_CPU_GPU\"><\/span>5 Quick and Easy Tips to Find the Perfect Pair of CPU &amp; GPU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every gamer has their own preferences when it comes to performance. Some gamers care more about the price, some care more about the power, and some care about both. There are also other factors that players need to consider before purchasing a processor or graphics card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing that you should consider is what kind of games you play. If you are not playing very demanding games, then your graphics card will not be as important as if you are playing competitively-demanding games like Fortnite or Apex Legends which require high framerates and high resolutions. Next, you should define what your budget is. If you do not have any budget restrictions then the sky is the limit but if you have a budget then try to find a graphics card that can match your budget without sacrificing too much performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to choosing CPUs &amp; GPUs for gaming, there are many factors to consider. You might be wondering which would be the best configuration for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at PCMR Labs, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of Five quick and easy tips on how to find the perfect pair of  CPUs &amp; GPUs for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Know Your Budget: First things first, know what you can spend on your new setup. Set a budget that is reasonable based on your current budget and the performance you want from your new setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Know Your Performance Needs: Decide what kind of performance you need from each component in order to meet your target framerate with no dips or spikes in-between frames<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Know your needs: It is important that you be sure on what you will use the system for. If Gaming bet heavily on GPU. If you are in rendering and other activities, you may invest in a better CPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Service center availability: It is essential that you get supports post purchase. If they have service center in your city it is better. Else you would be forced to wait for long time to get your pc part serviced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for compatibility: Check if the CPU you intent to buy is comaptible with your existing mother board. In case you are buying new mother board, ensure you check whether chipset is compatible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Final_Thoughts_on_CPU_GPU_Graphics_Card_Battle\"><\/span>Conclusion: Final Thoughts on CPU &amp; GPU Graphics Card Battle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GPU card is more powerful than the CPU card in terms of 3D rendering. However, the CPU card is cheaper and more reliable. The choice will depend on what you need your computer for. If you are a gamer, then the GPU card will be the best option for you since it is able to render high graphics with better speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For video editing or rendering projects, you will need to purchase either a CPU or GPU card because both of these types of cards are needed to complete projects successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Also Checkout motherboard options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmrlabs.com\/best-gaming-motherboards-in-the-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ultimate Guide to CPUs &amp; GPUs: Best place to know it all Introduction: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Explained The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is dedicated to producing images via an electronic circuit that accelerates the creation of images within a frame buffer and sends it to a display. GPUs are used in lots of different fields, including computers, mobile phones, and game consoles. These days they&#8217;re really good at running graphics &amp; image processing. They can be used to perform complex physical simulations without the need for a CPU to manage or render those images. 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