"Historically, supercomputer makers build larger and more powerful systems by increasing the number of conventional microprocessors — usually the same kinds of microprocessors used to build personal computers. Although feasible for building computers large enough to solve many scientific problems, using this approach to build a system capable of modeling clouds at a 1-km scale would cost about $1 billion. The system also would require 200 megawatts of electricity to operate, enough energy to power a small city of 100,000 residents."
But the new concept of Super Computers will only consume less than 4 megawatts of power and achieve a peak performance of 200 petaflops.
gridtech: Climate Computer To Consume less Than 4 Megawatts Of Power And Achieve A Peak Performance Of 200 Petaflops.
