Which password-cracking tool supports GPU-based parallel processing for efficiency?

Hashcat is recognized as a powerful password-cracking tool that supports GPU-based parallel processing, making it highly efficient for cracking passwords. Utilizing the capabilities of modern graphics processing units (GPUs), Hashcat can process a vast number of hash calculations simultaneously. This parallel processing capability allows it to crack passwords significantly faster than traditional CPU-based methods.

The efficiency gained through GPU support is particularly relevant for handling complex password hashes or large datasets, as the computational power of GPUs is suited for the repetitive mathematical tasks involved in cracking hashes. Hashcat is optimized for various hashing algorithms and can take advantage of specific GPU architectures, enhancing performance and reducing the overall time needed to crack passwords.

In contrast, while Medusa is a speedy password-cracking tool focused on network services, and John the Ripper has its own capabilities for cracking different types of password hashes, neither of them is as specialized in leveraging GPU processing as Hashcat is. Burp Suite, primarily a web application security testing tool, does not focus on password cracking, further distinguishing Hashcat as the most appropriate choice for this context.