Core Insights - AMD and Eviden have been selected to build Alice Recoque, a next-generation supercomputer aimed at enhancing high-performance computing (HPC) and AI capabilities in Europe, marking it as France's first and Europe's second Exascale supercomputer [1][3] Project Overview - The Alice Recoque project has a total cost of €544 million, funded by EuroHPC JU, the Digital Europe Programme, and the Jules Verne Consortium, which includes contributions from France, the Netherlands, and Greece [2] - The supercomputer will be operated by the Grand équipement national de calcul intensif (GENCI) and the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA) [1] Technological Features - Alice Recoque will utilize next-generation AMD EPYC™ CPUs and AMD Instinct™ MI430X GPUs, designed for sovereign AI and scientific computing, integrated into Eviden's BullSequana XH3500 platform [6][10] - The system is expected to deliver over one exaflop of HPL performance while achieving up to 50% better energy efficiency per GPU compared to other Exascale systems [8][9] Strategic Importance - The supercomputer aims to address Europe's critical societal, scientific, and industrial challenges through large-scale simulations, data analysis, and AI [4] - It represents a significant step towards European digital sovereignty, sustainability, and scientific excellence, fostering collaboration among various European nations [3][5] Energy Efficiency and Sustainability - Alice Recoque is designed to be energy-efficient, utilizing 25% fewer racks and components than other Exascale systems, aligning with Europe's green computing goals [8][9] - The system incorporates advanced cooling technologies and real-time energy optimization to enhance sustainability [10]