NVIDIA Powers Europe's Fastest Supercomputer

Core Insights - NVIDIA announced the JUPITER supercomputer as the fastest in Europe, achieving over 2x speedup for high-performance computing and AI workloads compared to the next-fastest system [1][2] - JUPITER is expected to run at 1 quintillion FP64 operations per second, positioning it as Europe's first exascale supercomputer, facilitating advancements in various scientific fields [2][3] - The supercomputer is recognized for its energy efficiency, delivering 60 gigaflops per watt, and is built on Eviden's BullSequana XH3000 liquid-cooled architecture [3][5] Technological Advancements - JUPITER comprises nearly 24,000 NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips and is expected to reach over 90 exaflops of AI performance [3][4] - The system integrates NVIDIA's full software stack, enhancing performance across multiple applications, including climate modeling and quantum research [3][6] - It is designed to support hybrid quantum HPC-computation, utilizing tools like the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform and cuQuantum SDK [5][11] Strategic Importance - The supercomputer is hosted by the Jülich Supercomputing Centre and owned by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, marking a significant step for European scientific and technological sovereignty [4][5] - JUPITER's capabilities are expected to catalyze foundational research in diverse fields such as climate modeling, energy systems, and biomedical innovation [5][6] - Early testing with the Linpack benchmark confirms JUPITER's performance, contributing to its ranking among the top five systems on the TOP500 list [5]