Fact · Dictation in your apps
The whisper.cpp project lists support for CPU-only inference among its features, alongside GPU support for NVIDIA, AMD and Vulkan.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Support for CPU-only inference”
whisper.cpp README, Georgi Gerganov, GitHub, 2026, Features.
Open the original- What it measures
- Feature list in the README, not a speed benchmark.
- What it does not show
- Project README read October 2026.
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