| Feature | GPU / von Neumann | Neuromorphic / SNN |
|---|---|---|
| Data Movement | Constant (Processor ↔ Memory) | Minimal (Co-located) |
| Activity | Continuous / Synchronous | Sparse / Event-driven |
| Power State | High Idle Power | Near-Zero Idle Power |
| Programming | Tensors / Backprop (Mature) | Spikes / Event-based (Emerging) |
| Best Use Case | LLMs, Large Batch Training | Edge AI, Sensors, Robotics |