What is a dedicated processor?

A dedicated processor is a specialized computing unit designed to perform specific tasks or functions, rather than general-purpose computing. Unlike a CPU, which handles a wide range of operations, a dedicated processor is optimized for efficiency and performance in particular applications, such as graphics rendering, signal processing, or machine learning. Examples include GPUs for graphics processing and TPUs for tensor computations in AI. This specialization allows dedicated processors to execute their tasks more rapidly and efficiently than general-purpose processors.