What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?

A Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers.
B Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers.
C Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently.
D Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.
E None of these

Correct Answer: Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently.

The main difference between a mainframe and a super computer of Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently.
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