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The History of the Graphics Card: From Humble Beginnings to Cutting-Edge Performance

The history of the graphics card is a story of rapid technological evolution. From early 2D processors in the 1970s to today’s powerful GPUs driving gaming, AI, and high-performance computing, graphics cards have transformed computing. Key milestones include the rise of 3D acceleration in the 1990s and modern advancements like ray tracing and GPU-based AI.