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Buffer

In computer science, a temporary storage for data before it can be processed. For example, a word processor may put data in a buffer before sending it to a printer, because a computer operates faster than a printer.
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For high utilization efficiency, this paper dealt with optimization techniques including task distribution on the CPU side, double buffering, FBO, and parallelization of the CPU and GPU.
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With an integrated 250MHz RAMDAC, the Diamond Fire GL1 accelerator supports True Color workstation-class screen resolutions up to 1920x1200 with double buffering and a 24-bit Z-buffer.
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