is a graphics card the same as a processor?

[Triggeredwithabitofsalt]

i want to know if a processor is the same as a graphics card

 

[Justiceinacan]

"processor" usually means the CPU ; Example, my i3 7350k is a CPU

GPU (graphics processor) is usually referred to as the video card or GPU. Example, my Radeon RX 480.

I couldn't slap my old FX-6300 CPU and use it as a graphics card. They are designed differently, to put it simply.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Nope , processor is CPU , graphics card is GPU.

 

[Gam3r01]

No, not really.
The only similarity they share is they both process information.
A CPU (typically referred to as a processor) is the Central Processing Unit. The GPU (or graphics card) is the Graphics Processing Unit. Basically a specialized processor just for graphics.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2009/12/16/whats-the-difference-between-a-cpu-and-a-gpu/
What’s the Difference Between a CPU and a GPU?

 

[Triggeredwithabitofsalt]

im in the control panel and it doesn't look like i even have a GPU

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

What PC are you running? Pre-built or Custom?

 

[Triggeredwithabitofsalt]

well i have a pre-built laptop and i want to buy a graphics card here's the graphics card i want to buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-nvidia-geforce-gtx-950-2gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-black-blue/4457400.p?skuId=4457400

 

[Gam3r01]

You cant buy a desktop graphics card for a laptop.

 

[USAFRet]

well i have a pre-built laptop and i want to buy a graphics card here's the graphics card i want to buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-nvidia-geforce-gtx-950-2gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-black-blue/4457400.p?skuId=4457400

No, that will not work with your laptop.

 

[Triggeredwithabitofsalt]

dang alright thanks for all the info you guys gave me

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Glad to help , thanks for posting.