El Capitan tops November 2024 supercomputer ranking with 1,742 petaflops

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El Capitan is now the world's most powerful supercomputer, achieving 1,742 petaflops, according to the November 2024 TOP500 ranking. This marks a shift from 2021, when Japan's Fugaku held the top position. All three of the top supercomputers are now based in the U.S. and classified as exascale systems. El Capitan, operational since 2024, is the third exascale system in the U.S., built by HP Enterprise Cray. Reports suggest that China has its own exascale systems but has not disclosed their details in global rankings. This lack of information may be linked to geopolitical considerations.


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