D-Wave Quantum Inc. has achieved a critical advancement with the calibration of its latest 4,400+ qubit Advantage2™ processor. Earlier this year, the company had put online for customer use a smaller 1200 version of the Advantage2 system and they have an ultimate goal of providing a 7000 qubit Advantage2 in the future. This marks a significant upgrade in its annealing quantum computing capabilities, delivering enhanced performance for complex problem-solving applications. Compared to D-Wave’s existing Advantage system, the Advantage2 processor exhibits twice the coherence time, a 40% increase in energy scale, and expanded 20-way qubit connectivity, all of which support faster solutions and broader computational capabilities.
Performance benchmarks reveal that the new processor outperforms its predecessor across various applications, including optimization, AI, and materials science. Specifically, it solves materials science problems up to 25,000 times faster and consistently provides higher-precision results for challenges requiring robust computational power. Notably, it excelled in 99% of tests related to satisfiability problems, underscoring its adaptability across multiple quantum applications.
D-Wave’s strategic focus on enhancing connectivity and coherence in its annealing systems reflects its commitment to advancing practical quantum computing. This development positions D-Wave’s Advantage2 processor as a powerful tool for industries ranging from logistics and finance to cybersecurity, offering enterprises substantial improvements in tackling large-scale and complex computational challenges.
View a press release announcing this latest achievement here.
November 6, 2024
