NVIDIA Pascal is a graphics processing architecture developed by NVIDIA, released in 2016. It introduced significant improvements in performance and energy efficiency compared to its predecessor, Maxwell. Pascal architecture supports advanced features like NVIDIA VRWorks for virtual reality and NVIDIA G-SYNC for smoother gaming experiences. The Pascal family includes popular graphics cards such as the GeForce GTX 10 series and the Quadro P series for professional applications. These cards utilize 16nm FinFET technology, allowing for higher clock speeds and better thermal management. Overall, Pascal marked a major step forward in GPU technology, enhancing both gaming and professional graphics performance.