massively parallel processing computer

A massively parallel computer is a system that uses a large number of separate processors simultaneously to increase computing power and speed. This approach, known as parallel and distributed computing, is crucial for handling big data and numerous internet users.12

Instead of relying solely on increasing clock speeds, which can lead to overheating, massively parallel systems distribute tasks across multiple processors. These processors can be tightly coupled, sharing memory, or loosely coupled, communicating via messages. While adding more processors boosts performance, efficiently allocating tasks among them remains a challenge for programmers.32