GPU vs CPU - which matters more?

Tip: Choose Save as PDF in the print dialog to download. Use A4 paper size.

GPU vs CPU - which matters more?

Name:
Date:
Class:

Quick Questions

Shade in the A or B circle for each question.

1. Does the GPU handle graphics rendering?
A Yes
B No
2. Is the CPU best for parallel gaming graphics?
A Yes
B No
3. Does the CPU run everyday programs?
A No
B Yes
4. Is GPU better than CPU at video editing?
A Yes
B No
5. Does GPU handle general system tasks best?
A No
B Yes

Match the Pairs

Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.

Left columnRight column
1CPU ACPU
2GPU BWrong - GPU is best for 3D graphics
3Handles video editing and rendering CGPU
4Handles everyday apps and system tasks DHandles general processing and logic
5GPU is bad for gaming EWrong - GPU boosts gaming performance
6CPU is best for 3D graphics FHandles graphics and parallel tasks

Definitions

CPU vs GPU

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.

1.
___ handles general tasks
2.
___ handles graphics work
3.
GPU excels at ________ tasks
4.
CPU handles ________ tasks
5.
Gaming needs a strong ___

Spot the Error

Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.

Question 1
A CPU is best for graphics
B CPU handles general tasks
C GPU handles graphics well
Question 2
A CPU handles everyday tasks
B GPU is bad for gaming
C GPU helps parallel tasks
Question 3
A CPU runs general programs
B GPU renders images fast
C CPU is best at graphics
Question 4
A GPU handles everyday apps
B CPU runs most programs
C GPU speeds up video editing
Question 5
A CPU handles general tasks
B CPU is best for gaming
C GPU boosts gaming performance

Answer Key

GPU vs CPU - which matters more?
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
B — No
Q3
B — Yes
Q4
A — Yes
Q5
A — No
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
CPU → Handles general processing and logic
Q2
GPU → Handles graphics and parallel tasks
Q3
Handles video editing and rendering → GPU
Q4
Handles everyday apps and system tasks → CPU
Q5
GPU is bad for gaming → Wrong - GPU boosts gaming performance
Q6
CPU is best for 3D graphics → Wrong - GPU is best for 3D graphics
Section C: Definitions
Q1
CPU vs GPU — The CPU handles general tasks while the GPU handles graphics and parallel calculations.
Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
CPU handles general tasks
Q2
GPU handles graphics work
Q3
GPU excels at parallel tasks
Q4
CPU handles everyday tasks
Q5
Gaming needs a strong GPU
Section E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — GPU is better for graphics, not CPU.
Q2
B — GPU is great for gaming, not bad at it.
Q3
C — GPU, not CPU, is best at graphics.
Q4
A — CPU, not GPU, handles everyday apps.
Q5
B — GPU boosts gaming performance more than CPU alone.