DarkWhovianRises t1_j6m059m wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:18 AM Reply to ELI5: Why do computers need GPUs (integrated or external)? What information is the CPU sending to the GPU that it can't just send to a display? by WeirdGamerAidan As said above, GPUs are centred specifically on video processing tasks. This is why even if you don't want a GPU you will need a CPU capable of handling integrated graphics. The AMD APU series comes to mind. Permalink 2
DarkWhovianRises t1_j6m059m wrote
Reply to ELI5: Why do computers need GPUs (integrated or external)? What information is the CPU sending to the GPU that it can't just send to a display? by WeirdGamerAidan
As said above, GPUs are centred specifically on video processing tasks. This is why even if you don't want a GPU you will need a CPU capable of handling integrated graphics. The AMD APU series comes to mind.