| Process based | Thread based |
|---|---|
| Heavy weight task. | Light weight task. |
| Multiple programs executed. | One program having multiple threads running concurrently. |
| They are different programs so share different address spaces. | Share the same address space. |
| Context switching requires more overhead. | Context switching occurs within the program so less overhead. |
Difference between Process based vs Thread based
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