IB Computer Science A1.1.3: CPU vs GPU - Design, Architecture and Cooperation
A fully editable PowerPoint lesson for IB Computer Science A1.1.3, designed specifically for HL students and aligned with the first assessment 2027 syllabus. More than 65 slides included.
This resource explores why CPUs and GPUs are designed differently, how their architectures affect performance, and how the two processors work together within a computer system.
Features include:
- Clear CPU vs GPU architecture comparisons
- Low latency vs high throughput explained visually
- Core architecture, memory access, processing power and power efficiency
- Sequential vs parallel workload examples
- Real-world applications including gaming, AI and simulations
- CPU/GPU task division and cooperation
- IB-style comparisons and exam-focused guidance
- Ideal for teaching students how to link processor architecture to purpose, performance and real-world usage, rather than simply memorising differences.
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