With VDI, the rule of thumb has long been that, if end users do not work with computer-aided design applications or other graphics-intensive tools, then graphics processing units are not necessary.

A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a computer chip that renders graphics and images by performing rapid mathematical calculations. GPUs are used for both professional and personal computing.

Have you ever wondered how graphics cards work to create the vibrant, neon-lit streets of a futuristic cityscape in your favorite video game? Every detail—from the glint of rain-soaked pavement to the ...