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GPU Question: General Programming

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ChesterDennis
ChesterDennis
Hello, I was wondering if it's possible to use the graphics card's GPU to aid in the non-graphical programs (number crunching for instance)? I figure that since graphics card can render/calculate 100's of millions of triangles per second, could it be reprogrammed to act as a second CPU to aid in labour intensive tasks with the Main CPU? Or perhaps take over the CPU's duties while the CPU itself does other things? Thanks, CD
Winograd
Winograd
Yes. clicky

I have also seen audio mixing done with opengl texture buffers.

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