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ZFLOPS

ZFLOPS

9.9
A measure of very fast computer speed equal to 1 followed by 21 zeros calculations per second
  • noun
  • /ziːˈflɒps/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ZFLOPS
  • The new supercomputer operates at 5 ZFLOPS.

Examples

  • Supercomputers are expected to reach ZFLOPS capability within the next decade.

  • The lab is competing to build the world's first ZFLOPS computer for advanced scientific research.

  • Simulating global climate models accurately requires systems that can perform at ZFLOPS speeds.

  • Can you believe it can reach 10 ZFLOPS?

  • To model complex weather patterns, researchers need computers that can execute at least 1 ZFLOPS of processing speed.

  • The latest advancements in quantum computing aim to achieve ZFLOPS performance, revolutionizing the field.

  • With a processing speed of over 7 ZFLOPS, the supercomputer can analyze data much faster than previous models.

Synonyms

zettaflop
vsZFLOPS
  • Specialized
9.9

A measure of computer speed equal to one followed by 21 zeros of calculations each second

is identical in meaning but given as an uppercase abbreviation

How Fast

yottaflop
  • Specialized
9.9
ZFLOPS
  • Specialized
9.9
exaflop
  • Specialized
9.9
petaflop
  • Specialized
1 9.9
teraflop
  • Specialized
2 9.3
gigaflop
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Surface Forms

ZFLOPS singular
ZFLOPS plural

Morphology

ZFLOPS = FLOPS (semi-transparent) = Z + FLOPS

Formed from the SI prefix 'Z' (zetta, 10^21) + the unit 'FLOPS'; the structure is clear but the numeric magnitude 'zetta' is technical and not obvious to general learners.

Etymology

ZFLOPS combines the SI prefix zetta, meaning '10^21' or 'one sextillion', with FLOPS, short for 'floating-point operations per second'. So, ZFLOPS names a computer speed that can do one sextillion floating-point operations every second, much like kilo tells you there are 1,000 of something.