The Ultimate Guide to CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and TPUs for AI/ML: Performance, Use Cases, and Key Differences

The Ultimate Guide to CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and TPUs for AI/ML: Performance, Use Cases, and Key Differences

Artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads have fueled the evolution of specialized hardware to accelerate computation far beyond what traditional CPUs can offer. Each processing unit—CPU, GPU, NPU, TPU—plays a distinct role in the AI ecosystem, optimized for certain models, applications, or environments. Here’s a technical, data-driven breakdown of their core differences and best use…

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