Is Python good for CPU-bound tasks, or should I use another language?

Hey all,
I’ve been using Python for a while now, but I’m considering using it for a CPU-intensive application I’m developing. It involves heavy number crunching and I’m concerned about Python’s performance in this context due to the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL).

Is Python suitable for CPU-bound tasks, or should I look into alternatives like C or Rust for this type of workload? If I stick with Python, are there any specific techniques or libraries (like multiprocessing or numpy) that can help me get the best performance?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!