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AMD plans to enter the quantum computing space in collaboration with IBM, focusing on developing next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) machines that utilize qubit-based technology.
AMD to Develop Specialized Solutions for IBM for the Future of Computing, Bringing Immense Compute Power
While traditional bit-based computing remains dominant, firms like AMD and NVIDIA are racing to build an ecosystem around quantum computing due to increasing demands in AI and a growing need for higher computational power. According to an AMD blog post, the company is partnering with IBM to create advanced computing architectures that support quantum computers.
The collaboration aims to integrate AMD’s high-end EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs into quantum environments, enabling IBM to deliver quantum computers by the end of the decade. In these environments, HPC and AI machines are expected to work together to process information efficiently, leveraging the best hardware for each task.
High-performance computing forms the backbone for addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges. As we partner with IBM to explore the convergence of HPC and quantum technologies, we see vast opportunities to accelerate discovery and innovation.
– AMD’s CEO Lisa Su
Notably, IBM already has a functional hybrid system combining classical and quantum computing, such as the IBM Quantum System Two paired with RIKEN’s Fugaku supercomputer. This collaboration suggests that AMD will play a significant role in shaping the future of quantum computers, given IBM’s leadership in the field.
