3Dkiirenduse
3Dkiirenduse, meaning "3D acceleration" in Estonian, refers to the process of using specialized hardware, typically a graphics processing unit (GPU), to render three-dimensional graphics. This offloads the computationally intensive tasks of calculating geometry, lighting, texturing, and shading from the main central processing unit (CPU) to the GPU. This specialization allows for significantly faster and more complex visual output, which is essential for modern applications like video games, computer-aided design (CAD) software, and scientific simulations.
The concept of 3D acceleration emerged as graphics evolved beyond simple 2D sprites. Early 3D graphics were
Key components of 3D acceleration include the graphics API (Application Programming Interface) such as OpenGL or