A method for scheduling a data flow task and an apparatus. The method includes: preprocessing a data flow task to obtain at least one subtask; classifying the subtask into a central processing unit (CPU) task group, a graphics processing unit (GPU) task group, or a to-be-determined task group; allocating the subtask to a working node; when the subtask belongs to the CPU task group, determining that a CPU executes the subtask; when the subtask belongs to the GPU task group, determining that a GPU executes the subtask; or when the subtask belongs to the to-be-determined task group, determining, according to costs of executing the subtask by a CPU and a GPU, a running platform (e.g., the CPU or the GPU) executes the subtask, where the cost includes duration of executing the subtask.