ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware

Okay kiddo, let me explain desktop and mobile architecture for hardware systems in a simple way. Just like how our body functions differently when we walk versus when we run, computers also have different ways of functioning based on whether they are on a desktop computer or a mobile phone.

Let’s start by talking about desktop computers. They are designed to be big and heavy because they stay in one place, like a table, and don’t need to be moved around. This means that desktop computers can be built with more powerful hardware components. It’s like having a big and spacious house where you can fit in more furniture and appliances.

On the other hand, mobile phones, like the ones we use, have a very different type of hardware system. They are designed to be small and lightweight so that we can carry them around with us. This means that they have less space for hardware components, so they need to be designed with hardware that is efficient and consumes less power. It's like having a small backpack, where we can only fit in the essentials.

So, desktop computers and mobile phones use different architectures for their hardware systems because they have different needs based on their size and purpose. Desktops have more powerful hardware since they don’t need to worry about portability, while mobiles have less powerful hardware but more energy-efficient, because they need to conserve battery power.