The US Department of Energy has announced plans for Discovery, a new supercomputer set to replace Frontier as the world's fastest. Expected to deliver 3-5 times more computational power than Frontier, Discovery could potentially exceed 8.5 exaflops. This cutting-edge system will drive breakthroughs in fields like climate change prediction, drug discovery, high-energy physics, and green energy solutions.
Discovery is designed to excel in advanced AI and machine learning tasks, pushing boundaries in materials science and industrial product design. It will also play a crucial role in the DOE's Integrated Research Infrastructure initiative, combining various research tools and scientific facilities.
Proposals from interested vendors are due by August 30, 2024, with a target delivery date of 2027 or early 2028. Energy efficiency remains a top priority, and once operational, Discovery will be accessible to researchers worldwide to tackle scientific challenges and contribute to a better future.