NPUs
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…
Neural Processing Units (NPUs): The Driving Force Behind Next-Generation AI and Computing
Just as GPUs once eclipsed CPUs for AI workloads, Neural Processing Units (NPUs) are set to challenge GPUs by delivering even faster, more efficient performance—especially for generative AI, where massive real-time processing must happen at lightning speed and at lower cost. The question is how do NPUs work, and why are they edging out their…