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China reclaims supercomputer lead with CPU-only design
China's LinShine supercomputer topped the latest TOP500 ranking, achieving 1.5 exaflops using only CPUs, unlike rivals that rely on GPUs. It surpassed the US Frontier system, which held the top spot since 2022. The machine, built by the National University of Defense Technology, uses a custom architecture.
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The win highlights China's ability to innovate under export restrictions, but the lack of GPU reliance may limit real-world AI workloads.
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