CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) is a parallel computing platform and application programming interface (API) model created by NVIDIA. It allows software developers to use a CUDA-enabled graphics processing unit (GPU) for general-purpose processing.
Why Use CUDA?
- High Performance: CUDA can significantly accelerate applications that require high computational power, such as deep learning, scientific simulations, and video processing.
- Parallel Processing: CUDA leverages the parallel processing capabilities of GPUs to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Getting Started
To get started with CUDA, you need:
- A CUDA-enabled GPU
- The CUDA Toolkit
- A supported programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python)
For more information on getting started with CUDA, please visit our CUDA Documentation.
CUDA in Action
Here are some examples of how CUDA is used:
- Deep Learning: CUDA is widely used in deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch for accelerating neural network computations.
- Scientific Simulations: CUDA can be used to accelerate simulations in fields like physics, chemistry, and biology.
- Video Processing: CUDA can be used to accelerate video encoding and decoding.
Resources
CUDA GPU