GPU parallel computing architecture and CUDA programming model

This article consists of a collection of slides from the author´s conference presentation on NVIDIA´s CUDA programming model (parallel computing platform and application programming interface) via graphical processing units (GPU). Some of the specific topics discussed include: the special features of GPUs; the importance of GPU computing; system specifications and architectures; processing capabilities; parallel memory sharing; CUDA programming models; transparent scalability; and major applications supported.