Chinese Quantum Computer Surpasses Supercomputers by 15 Orders of Magnitude

The Zuchongzhi-3 quantum processor achieves unprecedented computational speeds, marking a major milestone in quantum supremacy.

The Zuchongzhi-3, developed by the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), operates at speeds 10¹⁵ times faster than the world’s fastest supercomputers.
The processor features 105 qubits and 182 couplers, enabling it to perform tasks infeasible for classical computers, such as advanced random circuit sampling.
Zuchongzhi-3 outperformed Google’s Sycamore processor, surpassing its October 2024 results by six orders of magnitude.
The quantum computer’s enhanced coherence time and fidelity metrics allow for more complex computations and pave the way for advancements in AI, quantum chemistry, and error correction.
This breakthrough solidifies China's leadership in quantum computing and sets a new benchmark in the field of quantum computational advantage.