What is a supercomputer, and what does it do?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

A supercomputer uses numerical simulations to perform physical processes, in lieu of performing those processes in real life. Supercomputers are able to create electronic simulations to determine the real world impact.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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Which is latest supercomputer?

i think latest supercomputer is "road runner".

Is the MacBook a supercomputer?

The MacBook is a great computer but it would not be officially classed as a SuperComputer.

Which is faster a main frame computer or supercomputer?

Given similar technology the supercomputer is faster, by definition.

What is the processing speed of a supercomputer?

Supercomputer is measured in "FLOPS" (FLoating Point Operations Per Second)

When was San Diego Supercomputer Center created?

San Diego Supercomputer Center was created in 1985.

When and where was the supercomputer made?

bangalore

Can a supercomputer simply be a massive collection of networked computers?

No - a supercomputer is a single device or system (although fast and expensive). A massive collection of networked computers can give the results of a supercomputer but they would not be considered one.

Who would use a supercomputer?

engineers

When was the first supercomputer invented?

1958

What is another name for supercomputer?

nap

Who invented Param8000--The Supercomputer?

No one

Who is vendor of supercomputer?

Cray (www.cray.com)