Beijing (Web Desk): China has once again claimed the title of having the world’s most powerful supercomputer. The supercomputer, named “Line Shine,” secured first place in the global Top 500 ranking, surpassing the United States.
A notable aspect of this achievement is that the supercomputer was built entirely using domestically produced chips, networking equipment, and software. China previously held this distinction in 2017, although some foreign components were used at that time.
Despite U.S. sanctions, China completed the project by utilizing locally developed chips and software. The achievement is being presented as a national success, demonstrating that significant technological progress can be achieved without relying on foreign hardware.
“Line Shine” has been developed using Huawei chips, a domestic networking system, and Chinese software. Unlike ordinary computers, supercomputers consist of thousands of interconnected processors and are used for complex scientific and research calculations.
Previously, the American supercomputer “El Capitan” was the world’s most powerful supercomputer and held the title for approximately one and a half years.
In global rankings, supercomputer performance is measured in exaflops. The Chinese supercomputer is capable of computing at a speed of 2.2 exaflops per second, while the American “El Capitan” operates at 1.8 exaflops per second.
Although the chips used in “Line Shine” are not individually as powerful as American chips, they have been integrated more efficiently. However, the supercomputer consumes more energy, with a power usage of 42 megawatts, which is reported to be approximately 40 percent higher than that of the American supercomputer.