Chapter 1
Classification of Computer based on its Computing Power, Physical size and price of computer.
4 types of Computer
Supercomputer
Mainframe computer
Minicomputer (obsolete)
Microcomputer
Supercomputer is the fastest computer and the most powerful computer. It is used for applications which requires complicated calculations.
List of Top 500 Computer
Some Factors affecting Computing power.
- No of cores
- frequency of CPU
- Size of main memory
Other factor:
word length of CPU
cache size of CPU
Compare a supercomputer with the Desktop used in school
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