Hardware acceleration uses computer hardware to perform tasks faster than software. It moves graphics rendering from CPU to GPU for better performance. Modern systems often use graphics cards instead of hardware accelerators
Photoshop requires GPU for special effects like Perspective Warp and Lens Blur. GPU is essential after CPU and RAM in Photoshop workstations. Video card acceleration has become common in recent years
Entry-level dual-core APU with two Zen cores running 2.6-3.5 GHz. Features Radeon RX Vega 3 graphics with 192 shaders up to 1,200 MHz. Operates at 95°C peak temperature, lower than Ryzen 3 3200U
Steam Play is Valve's framework for running Windows games on Linux. Proton is the default compatibility layer based on Wine. Feature is currently in beta with no official Valve support
APU combines CPU and GPU into single package. CPU handles logical operations, GPU handles graphics. Computers need GPU for display output. APUs are more space and energy efficient
Cache is temporary CPU memory that provides faster access to frequently used data. Cache is 100 times faster than standard RAM. Cache storage is limited and expensive, keeping only most-accessed data there