AMD-powered supercomputer El Capitan takes the global performance crown

El Capitan, an AMD supercomputer, leads the Top500 list with 1.742 exaflops.

: El Capitan, a new AMD supercomputer housed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has achieved the top spot on the Top500 list with an HPL score of 1.742 exaflops. This HPC system, developed in collaboration with HPE, is noted for both high performance and energy efficiency, ranking 18th on the Green500 list. It utilizes AMD's MI300A APUs and is set to enhance AI research and 3D simulations.

El Capitan, powered by AMD's MI300A APUs, has been recognized as the fastest supercomputer in the world with a High-Performance Linpack (HPL) score of 1.742 exaflops. The system, developed in cooperation with HPE, is stationed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and aims to address complex scientific challenges through advanced 3D simulations.

The supercomputer not only ranks first on the Top500 list, but it also holds a significant position on the Green500 list due to its energy-efficient design, coming in at 18th place. This accomplishment is attributed to AMD's Epyc CPUs and MI300A accelerators, which integrate multiple processing components efficiently.

An important goal of El Capitan is to accelerate AI research, though LLNL's CTO, Bronis R. de Supinski, emphasizes the need for broader AI algorithm application in high-performance computing. Additionally, AMD has announced an Instinct MI300X accelerators partnership with IBM, intended for release in 2025, to enhance enterprise AI model performance.

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