Grafikprozessor

graphics processor, GPU

noun gra-FEEK-pro-tses-sor Rare

Usage Note

Grafikprozessor is the German technical term for a GPU (graphics processing unit). In gaming and AI discourse it appears frequently alongside Grafikkarte (graphics card), which is the broader assembly containing the chip.

Examples

"Der Grafikprozessor dieser Karte ist für aktuelle Spiele sehr leistungsfähig."

Natural Translation

The graphics processor of this card is very powerful for current games.

Literal Translation

The graphics-processor of this card is for current games very powerful.

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