Graphics pipeline — In 3D computer graphics, the terms graphics pipeline or rendering pipeline most commonly refers to the current state of the art method of rasterization based rendering as supported by commodity graphics hardware[1]. The graphics pipeline… … Wikipedia
Pipeline — may refer to:* Classic RISC pipeline, a five stage hardware based computer instruction set. * Pipeline transport, a conduit made from pipes connected end to end for long distance fluid transport * Plastic pressure pipeline, for fluid handling *… … Wikipedia
Pipeline (computing) — In computing, a pipeline is a set of data processing elements connected in series, so that the output of one element is the input of the next one. The elements of a pipeline are often executed in parallel or in time sliced fashion; in that case,… … Wikipedia
pipeline — 1. noun a) a conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum etc An oil pipeline has been opened from the Caspian Sea. b) a channel ( … Wiktionary
Graphics processing unit — GPU redirects here. For other uses, see GPU (disambiguation). GeForce 6600GT (NV43) GPU A graphics processing unit or GPU (also occasionally called visual processing unit or VPU) is a specialized circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter… … Wikipedia
Graphics Device Interface — The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) is a Microsoft Windows application programming interface and core operating system component responsible for representing graphical objects and transmitting them to output devices such as monitors and printers … Wikipedia
Pipeline (video game) — Infobox VG title = Pipeline developer = Ian Holmes and William Reeve publisher = Superior Software designer = Ian Holmes and William Reeve engine = released = 1989 genre = Arcade adventure; Puzzle game modes = Single player ratings = platforms =… … Wikipedia
Graphics Coordinator — A CG (computer graphics) supervisor plays an important role in film and television productions. His or her role is to supervise, manage, and administer the CGI digital production pipeline for the film or television show. He or she is also there… … Wikipedia
Comparison of Nvidia graphics processing units — For information on AMD (previously ATI) graphics processing units, see Comparison of AMD graphics processing units. This page contains general information about Nvidia s GPUs and videocards based on official Nvidia specifications. Contents 1… … Wikipedia
Pixel pipeline — The pixel pipeline was a component within 3D accelerators, most prominently prior to DirectX 9. The term encompasses one of a number of parallel processing pipelines within a graphics processing unit (GPU). Each pipeline processes pixel, texture … Wikipedia
Comparison of AMD graphics processing units — For information on Nvidia graphics processing units, see Comparison of Nvidia graphics processing units. This page contains general information about the GPUs and video cards by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), including those by ATI Technologies… … Wikipedia
