GPUs Still Do Most of the Work in AI Despite Hype Around New AI Chips
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New AI chips like Intel's Meteor Lake don't contribute as much to AI performance as claimed; the GPU does most of the work.
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Benchmarking shows the GPU handles AI workloads much better than the NPU or CPU in Meteor Lake.
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You don't need an NPU for AI; existing gaming PCs with strong GPUs can run AI apps, especially less demanding ones.
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NPUs will become more important over time as their AI performance improves relative to the CPU and GPU.
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For now, the hype around new AI chips matters less than chipmakers claim; GPUs and the cloud drive most consumer AI experiences.