The CPU is capable but contain a larger set of instructions, this slows things down creating wait times. The GPU has a handful of simple instructions that come in the form of shader programs. It's able to process and reduce wait times due to efficiency
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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
The CPU is capable but contain a larger set of instructions, this slows things down creating wait times. The GPU has a handful of simple instructions that come in the form of shader programs. It's able to process and reduce wait times due to efficiency