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AMD marks a new milestone in high-performance computing by positioning El Capitan as the fastest supercomputer on the planet, achieving 1.742 exaflopsAn exaflop is a unit of measurement in supercomputing that … in actual performance.
The supercomputer El Capitan, developed by AMD in collaboration with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), has been recognized as the fastest system in the world in the latest edition of the Top500 list. With an impressive actual performance (Rmax) of 1.742 exaflops, El Capitan far surpasses its predecessor, Frontier, and stands out as a key player in the era of exascale computing.
An Unprecedented Technological Leap
El Capitan, which combines AMD EPYC fourth-generation processors and AMD Instinct MI300A accelerated processing units (APUs), achieves a theoretical maximum performance (Rpeak) of 2.746 exaflops. This advancement not only cements AMD’s position at the pinnacle of high-performance computing but also redefines energy efficiency standards for such systems. Consuming over 35 megawatts, El Capitan ranks 18th on the Green500, also standing out for its sustainability.
The system features 11,039,616 computing cores spread across 44,544 MI300A APUs, designed to merge CPU and GPU cores into a single physical package. These APUs are optimized to handle AI-intensive workloads and scientific simulations, offering a unified memory architecture that significantly improves energy efficiency and performance.
Critical Applications in National Security
El Capitan will be used by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for critical tasks such as simulating nuclear explosions, analyzing weapon aging, and developing new designs for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). These capabilities allow for the replacement of physical nuclear tests with highly accurate simulations, ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
Additionally, El Capitan will be essential for merging AI workloads with traditional modeling and simulation, expanding the possibilities for scientific discoveries in areas like inertial fusion, climate change, and biosecurity.
AMD, an Uncontested Leader in High-Performance Computing
With El Capitan and Frontier holding the top two spots on the Top500 list, AMD reaffirms its leadership in exascale computing. Its technological solutions, powered by EPYC 9005 processors and Instinct accelerators, are present in 50% of the world’s fastest supercomputers and 40% of the most energy-efficient ones.
Among AMD’s recent advancements is the collaboration with IBM to deploy the MI300X accelerators in IBM Cloud, which will enable businesses to access exceptional performance in generative AI models and high-performance applications.
A Promising Future for Science and Innovation
The impact of El Capitan is not limited to national security. This supercomputer represents a leap forward in the ability to tackle global challenges, from climate research to drug development. As noted by Bronis R. de Supinski, CTO of Livermore Computing, “El Capitan enables the integration of AI with traditional workloads, opening new avenues for scientific discovery.”
With its advanced architecture and commitment to sustainability, El Capitan not only leads in performance but also sets a standard for future innovations in high-performance computing. The exascale era, powered by AMD, promises to transform science, technology, and security on a global scale.