Cadence Unveils Next-Generation AI Supercomputer Powered by Nvidia Blackwell GPUs
Cadence's new Millennium M2000 supercomputer delivers 80x performance boost using Nvidia's latest Blackwell GPUs while slashing power consumption. The $2M system targets electronic design, system analysis and drug discovery applications with customizable configurations.
AMD Shatters Performance Records with 25x Faster Supercomputing Simulation
AMD achieves unprecedented breakthrough in computational fluid dynamics simulation speed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Frontier supercomputer. Using AMD Instinct MI250X GPUs and EPYC processors, engineers completed a 2.2-billion-cell turbine simulation 25 times faster than previous records.
Google's Willow Quantum Chip Claims Universe-Spanning Computing Power
Google unveils its revolutionary Willow quantum processor, claiming it can perform calculations that would take traditional supercomputers 10 septillion years. The breakthrough highlights quantum computing's potential while experts note current limitations and the need for validation.
AMD's El Capitan Shatters World Supercomputer Record with 1.7 Exaflops
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory unveils El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer powered by AMD MI300A processors, delivering an unprecedented 1.742 exaflops performance. This $600 million system will support nuclear stockpile maintenance and advanced scientific research.
NVIDIA's GPU Powerhouse Uncovers Largest Known Prime Number
A researcher using NVIDIA technology has discovered the largest known prime number, with 41 million digits. This groundbreaking find, part of the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search, showcases the immense power of modern supercomputers in advancing mathematical knowledge.
Oracle's Zettascale Supercluster: A Closer Look at 4-Bit Performance Claims
Oracle announces a 2.4 zettaFLOPS supercomputer cluster, but the impressive figure is based on 4-bit precision. We examine the nuances of this claim and its implications for AI and supercomputing performance metrics.
Japan's Quantum Leap: Building the World's First Zeta-Class Supercomputer
Japan plans to construct 'Fugaku Next', a supercomputer 1,000 times more powerful than current systems, starting in 2025. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize AI research but faces significant energy and cost challenges.