hardware acceleration
use of specialized computer hardware to perform some functions more efficiently than is possible in software running on a more general-purpose CPU
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hardware acceleration
Summary
hardware acceleration is a technique[1]. It draws 553 Wikipedia views per month (technique category, ranking #97 of 416).[2]
Key Facts
- hardware acceleration's instance of is recorded as technique[3].
- hardware acceleration's instance of is recorded as computer architecture[4].
- hardware acceleration is a type of technique[5].
- hardware acceleration's Commons category is recorded as Hardware acceleration[6].
- hardware acceleration's topic has template is recorded as Template:Hardware acceleration[7].
- hardware acceleration's ACM Classification Code is recorded as 10010629[8].
- hardware acceleration's uses is recorded as specialization[9].
- hardware acceleration's uses is recorded as coprocessor[10].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include technique[3] and computer architecture[4]. hardware acceleration is a type of technique[5].
Why It Matters
hardware acceleration draws 553 Wikipedia views per month (technique category, ranking #97 of 416).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]