Super Computer

A computer that operates at or close to the maximum rate for computers is referred to as a

supercomputer. Supercomputers are distinguished by a few characteristics. They typically

feature more than one CPU (central processing unit), which is unusual for ordinary computers

and contains circuits for deciphering program instructions and carrying out arithmetic and logic

operations in the right order. Testing mathematical models for intricate physical designs or

phenomena, such as climate and weather, cosmic evolution, nuclear weapons and reactors, novel

chemical compounds (particularly for pharmaceutical uses), and cryptology, are common

applications for supercomputers. Supercomputers primarily concentrate on providing quicker

computing for potentially complicated mathematical calculations. On the other hand, the

mainframe computer functions as a server.

 Mainframe computer

Mainframe computers that contain a lot of memory and CPUs, allowing them to perform simple

calculations and billions of transactions in real time. Transaction servers, commercial databases,

and applications that require a lot of dependability, security, and speed are all run on

mainframes. The characteristics are: having a bigger memory capacity, having high processing

power and it supports multiprocessing. A mainframe computer is a computer used primarily by

large organizations for critical applications like bulk data processing for tasks such as censuses,

industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, and large-scale transaction

processing. Main frame computers have Large memory storage available on it Compared to

mainframe computers, minicomputers have smaller or less memory storage.

 Minicomputer

A minicomputer is a type of computer that possesses most of the features and capabilities of a

large computer but is smaller in physical size.

A minicomputer fills the space between the mainframe and microcomputer, and is smaller than

the former but larger than the latter. Minicomputers are mainly used as small or mid-range

servers operating business and scientific applications. Minicomputer are: smaller in size than a

mainframe computer, less expensive than a super and mainframe computer, not much more

powerful than the mainframe and supercomputer, but powerful than microcomputers and not

much more powerful than the mainframe and supercomputer, but powerful than microcomputers.
 Microcomputer

An electronic device with a microprocessor as its central processing unit. Additional components

in microcomputer systems include clocks, counters, and analog-to-digital converters (ADCs),

among others. A microcomputer system can therefore range in size from a huge computer with

hard drives, floppy discs, and printers to a single-chip embedded controller. Microcomputers

have been used for applications including data and word processing, electronic spreadsheets,

professional presentation and graphics programs, communications and database management

systems. Minicomputers are mainly used for administrative tasks, word processing, process

control, etc. Microcomputers are mainly used for managing databases, graphics etc.