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= Graphics Core Next
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Graphics Core Next (GCN) is an architecture developed by AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) for its family of GPUs (graphics processing units). Introduced in 2011 with the AMD Radeon HD 7000 series, GCN represents a significant evolution in GPU design, focusing on compute performance, efficiency, and flexibility for various applications, including gaming, professional visualization, and compute workloads.