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A personal computer
is a computer meant for home users and is typically a single CPU with a maximum of a quad core technology whereas a mainframe is a computer which is meant for organizations and is typically comprised of thousands of processors.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agohard to say with any certainty as neither emphasizes speed as its primary design criteria. different models will differ, one model of microcomputer may be faster than one model of mainframe but another model it may be the other way around.
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∙ 14y agoA mainframe is essentially a supercomputer which usually oversees an operation(s)
A PC is just for a your personal use and don't do anything big that a mainframe would.
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