Graphics Card

A graphics card, also known as a video card or GPU (graphics processing unit), is a hardware component in computers that is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations for display. It processes graphical data and accelerates the rendering of graphics, allowing for smoother and more efficient graphics performance, especially in applications like video games, graphic design, and 3D rendering.

The graphics card can be integrated into the motherboard or exist as a standalone component in a dedicated slot. It has its own memory (video RAM or VRAM) to store image data and shaders to enhance graphical outputs. Modern graphics cards support advanced technologies such as real-time ray tracing, machine learning enhancements, and high-resolution displays.

The performance of a graphics card is crucial for tasks that require high graphical fidelity, making it a key component for gamers, designers, and professionals in fields that require intense visual computation.