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CPUs didn't have DRAM controllers on-die back then. The GPU is performing that function for the system, and the link between the CPU and GPU is the CPU's front
by wtallis 6y ago
CPUs didn't have DRAM controllers on-die back then. The GPU is performing that function for the system, and the link between the CPU and GPU is the CPU's front side bus rather than PCI(e). The CPU and GPU are also close together so they can both be cooled effectively by the same fan.