What is the difference between a workstation and a microcomputer?

Answer 1

A workstation is a high-performance computer typically used for professional tasks such as engineering, design, or scientific calculations. It often has more advanced hardware components, higher processing power, and greater memory capacity compared to a standard microcomputer. A microcomputer, on the other hand, refers to a small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for individual use, such as a personal computer or laptop. Workstations are optimized for specialized tasks requiring high computational capabilities, while microcomputers are more general-purpose devices for everyday computing needs.

Answer 2

In 80s and 90s microcomputers(PCs) were having lesser storage, lower quality display, lesser processing speed, lesser efficiency and less capable softwares. Workstations were having greater storage, high quality display and higher processing speed, high efficiency and highly capable softwares.

But now both became same as we use high memory, latest processors and extreme softwares in PCs also.

Answer 3

The difference between microcomputer and workstation

Answer 4

microprocessor is the cpu and micro computer can be a pc

Answer 5

its smaller and cant do as much