Super computer refers to a computer that can handle a large amount of data and high-speed operations that ordinary personal computers can't handle. As far as the composition of supercomputers and ordinary computers is concerned, the components are basically the same, but there are differences in performance and scale.

The main characteristics of supercomputer include two aspects: huge data storage capacity and extremely fast data processing speed, so it can accomplish some tasks that people or ordinary computers can't do in many fields.

According to different processors, supercomputers can be divided into two categories, using dedicated processors or using standard compatible processors. The former can deal with the same type of problems efficiently, while the latter can be used for multiple purposes, and its application range is flexible and wide.

development prospect

With the advent of the era of big data, supercomputers will shine in the future information development. First of all, they are linked with cloud computing and cloud storage to provide guarantee for the development of big data technology. In the future, supercomputers are likely to develop into the form of * * * server cloud computing, giving full play to its advantages of extremely high computing speed and massive data processing.

On the other hand, the architecture and component mode of the supercomputer itself may also change greatly, especially in terms of volume, lightweight operation and cost. The future will not only exist as a national strategy, but also set foot in the commercial field to further stimulate its development.

Supercomputers, as an important embodiment of a country's informatization, will first play an important role in national defense science and technology, industrialization, space satellites and other fields, and then show their advantages in meteorology, physics and exploration.