How many times more powerful are gammaray bursts than supernovas

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Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are significantly more powerful than supernovae, with some events, like GRB 080916C, exhibiting energy equivalent to about 9,000 ordinary supernovae. These bursts are characterized by extremely high-energy emissions and rapid motion, with gas bullets moving at 99.9999% the speed of light. GRBs are believed to originate from supernovae, but their energy output is vastly greater. The discussion highlights the immense scale of energy released during these cosmic events. Understanding the power of GRBs is crucial for astrophysics and the study of cosmic phenomena.
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i just want to know like on average how much stronger usually. thousands or millions? the same?
 
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"The gamma-ray burst GRB 080916C in the constellation Carina, which occurred in September 2008 and recorded by the telescope has been confirmed to have "the greatest total energy, the fastest motions, and the highest-energy initial emissions" ever seen. The explosion had the power of about 9,000 ordinary supernovae, and the gas bullets emitting the initial gamma rays must have moved at 99.9999 percent the speed of light. The tremendous power and speed make this blast the most extreme recorded to date."

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_Gamma-ray_Space_Telescope#Discoveries
 

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