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How does TensorFlow handle GPU acceleration?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
TensorFlow automatically assigns operations to GPUs when available.
Deep explanation
TensorFlow uses CUDA/cuDNN libraries to execute tensor operations in parallel on GPUs.
Real-world example
Training CNNs on image datasets.
Common mistakes
- Assuming GPU is always faster for small models.
Follow-up questions
- What is CUDA?