Overview
WebGPU is a modern graphics API for the web that provides more direct access to GPU features than WebGL. It is designed to align with modern native APIs like Vulkan, Metal, and Direct3D 12, offering better performance and more advanced capabilities.
Key Improvements over WebGL
- Reduced CPU Overhead: More efficient communication between the CPU and GPU.
- Compute Shaders: Native support for general-purpose GPU (GPGPU) computations, ideal for AI and physics simulations.
- Modern Architecture: Better support for multi-threading and modern GPU hardware.
- Predictability: Provides more consistent performance across different devices.
Status
WebGPU is currently being implemented in major browsers and is expected to become the new standard for high-performance web graphics and AI.