gpu: three of the four remaining backend-layer gaps - #4

Node.js 20 is deprecated. The following actions target Node.js 20 but are being forced to run on Node.js 24: actions/checkout@v4, Jimver/cuda-toolkit@v0.2.19. For more information see: https://github.blog/changelog/2025-09-19-deprecation-of-node-20-on-github-actions-runners/