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GPU Technology
for Accelerated Computing
ATI Stream technology is a set of
advanced hardware and software technologies that enable AMD graphics
processors (GPU), working in concert with the system’s central processor
(CPU), to accelerate many applications beyond just graphics. This enables
better balanced platforms capable of running demanding computing tasks faster
than ever.
Along with leading third party industry
partners and academic institutions worldwide, AMD is building a complete ATI
Stream computing ecosystem, one that delivers the performance, applications,
software and tools necessary to turn AMD's low-cost application acceleration
vision into reality.
Characteristics of GPU acceleration:
- Enable new
applications on new architectures
- Parallel
problems other than graphics that map well on GPU architecture
- Transition
from fixed function to programmable pipelines
- Various
proof points in research and industry under the name GPGPU
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