IBM and AMD Collaborate on Quantum-Centric Supercomputing.

IBM and AMD are partnering to develop future computing architectures that combine quantum computers and high-performance computing, known as quantum-centric supercomputing. This collaboration aims to simulate the natural world and represent information in an entirely new way. The joint effort will leverage IBM's quantum computing expertise and AMD's high-performance computing capabilities to create next-generation computing systems.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing next-generation computing architectures that combine quantum computers and high-performance computing systems. This collaboration, announced on August 26, 2025, seeks to leverage IBM's expertise in quantum computing and AMD's experience in high-performance computing hardware to create optimized supercomputing solutions [1].

The partnership will focus on developing scalable, open-source platforms that can redefine the future of computing. IBM's leadership in quantum computing, particularly in the development of the world's most performant quantum computers and software, will be complemented by AMD's expertise in high-performance computing and AI accelerators [1]. The proposed quantum-centric supercomputing architecture will enable different components of complex problems to be tackled by the paradigm best suited to solve them, such as using quantum computers to simulate molecular behavior while classical supercomputers handle data analysis [1].

The collaboration aims to simulate the natural world and represent information in an entirely new way. This hybrid approach is designed to allow specific components of complex problems to be solved using the most suitable computational paradigm. The teams plan an initial demonstration later this year to showcase how IBM’s quantum computers can work alongside AMD hardware in hybrid quantum-classical workflows [2].

IBM and AMD are exploring how to integrate AMD CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs with IBM quantum computers to efficiently accelerate a new class of emerging algorithms, which are outside the current reach of either paradigm working independently. The proposed effort could also help progress IBM’s vision to deliver fault-tolerant quantum computers by the end of this decade. AMD technologies offer promise for providing real-time error correction capabilities, a key element of fault-tolerant quantum computing [2].

The initiative could advance IBM’s goal of delivering fault-tolerant quantum computers by the end of the decade, with AMD’s technologies potentially enabling real-time error correction. The companies also plan to explore how open-source ecosystems, such as Qiskit, could catalyze the development and adoption of new algorithms that leverage quantum-centric supercomputing [2].

IBM has already initiated the first steps towards a vision in which quantum and classical computing are seamlessly integrated, including a recent partnership with RIKEN to deploy and directly connect IBM’s modular quantum computer, IBM Quantum System Two, with Fugaku, one of the world’s fastest classical supercomputers; as well as work with industry leaders such as Cleveland Clinic, the Basque Government, and Lockheed Martin to demonstrate how combining quantum and classical resources could return valuable results for difficult problems, beyond what classical computers can do on their own [2].

AMD CPUs and GPUs power Frontier at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory—the first supercomputer in history to officially break the exascale barrier. Today, AMD EPYC™ CPUs and AMD Instinct™ GPU technology also drive El Capitan at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, giving AMD the distinction of powering the two fastest supercomputers in the world, according to the TOP500 list [2].

The collaboration between IBM and AMD is expected to have significant implications for various industries, including drug discovery, materials science, optimization, and logistics. By combining the strengths of quantum computing and high-performance computing, the two companies aim to tackle real-world problems at unprecedented speed and scale [2].

References:
[1] https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-8-26-ibm-and-amd-join-forces-to-build-the-future-o.html
[2] https://investorshub.advfn.com/market-news/article/15259/amd-shares-climb-following-ibm-quantum-computing-collaboration-announcement