IBM and AMD have announced plans to develop next-generation computing architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing (HPC), a concept termed “quantum-centric supercomputing.” The collaboration aims to develop scalable, open-source platforms that leverage IBM’s quantum computing and software alongside AMD’s expertise in HPC and AI accelerators.
The companies are exploring how to integrate AMD CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs with IBM quantum computers. This hybrid approach is intended to accelerate a class of emerging algorithms that are currently beyond the reach of either paradigm independently. In this architecture, quantum computers could simulate the behavior of atoms and molecules, while classical supercomputers handle large data analysis. AMD technologies are noted for offering a promise for providing real-time error correction capabilities, which is a component of fault-tolerant quantum computing. The teams are planning an initial demonstration later this year to show hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
The proposed effort is intended to help progress IBM’s vision of delivering fault-tolerant quantum computers by the end of this decade. The companies also plan to explore how open-source ecosystems, such as Qiskit, could support the development and adoption of new algorithms. This collaboration builds on IBM’s existing initiatives to integrate quantum and classical computing, including a recent partnership with RIKEN to connect IBM Quantum System Two with the Fugaku supercomputer. AMD’s hardware powers the Frontier and El Capitan supercomputers, contributing its HPC capabilities to the partnership.
Read the full announcement here.
August 26, 2025
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