CPU (central processing unit) is a generalized processor that is designed to carry out a wide variety of tasks. GPU (graphics processing unit) is a specialized processing unit with enhanced mathematical computation capability, ideal for computer graphics and machine-learning tasks. Ainsi, Is CPU faster than...

CPUs generally last longer, but as such, buying a cheaper one may be more than enough. GPUs age a lot faster, but make a bigger difference in games. If you want the system to be one and done, with no or minimal future upgrades, I’d...

Both the CPU and GPU are important in their own right. Demanding games require both a smart CPU and a powerful GPU. But the question of how significant they are for PC gaming depends on what they will be used for primarily, and for which...