A chip built to speed up neural network math.
An NPU is like a pizza oven. It does one job fast, without heating the whole kitchen.
It speeds up neural network math inside phones, laptops, and cars. Face unlock, translation, and photo cleanup can use less battery.
AI chip
An NPU is a type of AI chip for neural network math.
GPU
A GPU is more general. An NPU is more focused and uses less power for AI model runs.
Edge AI
NPUs help Edge AI run faster and use less power.
TPU
A TPU and an NPU are both special chips for tensor math.