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graphics coprocessor

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graphics coprocessor

Graphics hardware that performs various 2D and 3D geometry and rendering functions, offloading the main CPU from performing such tasks. Today, these functions are built into most stand-alone graphics cards. See graphics accelerator and graphics card.
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The new generation of high-end workstations commonly utilize CPUs based on RISC (reduced instruction set) architecture, speeds of 25MHz and above, math and graphics coprocessors, at least 8MB of RAM, cache memory and a high-speed system bus.
Workstations: a priority on standard architectures
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