dGPU
Dedicated graphics card
A dGPU (discrete graphics processing unit) is a dedicated graphics card separate from a computer's main processor, as opposed to integrated graphics built into the CPU.
Discrete GPUs have their own memory and processing power, delivering better performance for gaming, video editing, and other graphics-intensive tasks: The laptop has both integrated graphics for battery life and a dGPU for gaming.
Component processing visual output
- VRAMGPU-attached storage for images
- heatsinkPassive heat dispersal device
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- backplateArmor for the spine
power connector · shroud · die · substrate · thermal paste · cooler · bracket · crossfire
Technical computing system
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- 3D modelingCreating digital three-dimensional objects
- CADTechnical drawing technology
- video editingAssembling filmed footage digitally
content creation · color accuracy · simulation · compositing · After Effects · Blender · Maya
Display refresh frequency
- FPSVideo smoothness metric
- ray tracingRendering via light physics
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
- thermalsWarm air columns
overclocking · minimum requirements · esports · screen tearing
Autobot leader's name
- wattageElectrical output measure
- gaming laptopPortable computer for video games
- ThunderboltHardware data transfer protocol
- portableAble to be carried
video card
Component processing visual output
- VRAMGPU-attached storage for images
- heatsinkPassive heat dispersal device
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
backplate · power connector · shroud · die · substrate · thermal paste · cooler · bracket · crossfire · aftermarket
workstation
Technical computing system
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- 3D modelingCreating digital three-dimensional objects
- CADTechnical drawing technology
video editing · content creation · color accuracy · simulation · compositing · After Effects · Blender · Maya
frame rate
Display refresh frequency
- FPSVideo smoothness metric
- ray tracingRendering via light physics
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
thermals · overclocking · minimum requirements · esports · screen tearing
Optimus
Autobot leader's name
- wattageElectrical output measure
- gaming laptopPortable computer for video games
- ThunderboltHardware data transfer protocol
AMD
Processor and GPU manufacturer
scalping · price drop · warranty · Sapphire · launch day · midrange · flagship