What is the brain's processing speed?
2007-08-18 17:55:15 · 5 answers · asked by oblivion60 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
We can only estimate the processing power of the average human brain as there is no way to measure it quantitatively as of yet. If the theory of taking nerve volume to be proportional to processing power is true we then, may have a correct estimate of the human brain's processing power.
Because the 1,500 cubic centimeter human brain is about 100,000 times as large as the retina, by simple calculation, we can estimate the processing power of a average brain to be about 100 million MIPS (Million computer Instructions Per Second ).
2007-08-19 04:06:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, I figured I'd answer just so I can look at the answer again later. I would imagine that it would depend on our nerve conduction velocity and several other biological factors. It might even vary from person to person.
2007-08-19 01:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by Link 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the brain is not a computer, it is hard to compare directly. but according to one source, it's about 10^14 instructions per second.
2007-08-19 01:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by vorenhutz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How fast can you process 1+1 ?
2007-08-19 01:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
It varies from person to person but it much slower than you may imagine it is.
2007-08-22 11:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋