Editing Superintelligence (section)

=== Computational advantages ===

Artificial systems have several potential advantages over biological intelligence:

# Speed – Computer components operate much faster than biological neurons. Modern microprocessors (~2 GHz) are seven orders of magnitude faster than neurons (~200 Hz).{{sfn|Bostrom|2014|p=59}}
# Scalability – AI systems can potentially be scaled up in size and computational capacity more easily than biological brains.
# Modularity – Different components of AI systems can be improved or replaced independently.
# Memory – AI systems can have perfect recall and vast knowledge bases. It is also much less constrained than humans when it comes to working memory.{{sfn|Bostrom|2014|p=59}}
# Multitasking – AI can perform multiple tasks simultaneously in ways not possible for biological entities.