AMD and Intel are assembled to build in graphic core into processors, but they do not reject also the discrete accelerators, which resemble according to their characteristics to usual video card (FireStream (AMD) and Larrabee (Intel)).
For sure, it would be desirable to see what NVIDIA company plan in future . At the past yesterday conference the head of company gave much attention to the description of next years computers concept development . The computer technology market is divided into more specific niches, and general prescription for success does not exist. Each segment require its specialized solution. NVIDIA considers that here exactly will work the concept of (heterogeneous computing).
This concept implies to the interaction of simple central processor, capable of effectively processing one thread, and sharpened for working with parallel graphic chip thread. CUDA architecture will reveal Its advantages precisely in this computer. NVIDIA consider that contemporary central processors are sufficiently good, but for an effective increase in speed it is necessary to use video chip resources . The balance of video chip and processor performance will determine the destination of computer: gaming segment, work station or multimedia center .