TOKYO, June 28, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The supercomputer Fugaku, jointly developed by RIKEN and Fujitsu, has
successfully retained the top spot for three consecutive terms on all four of the major high-performance computer
rankings. This includes the TOP500 list as well as the HPCG, a performance ranking for computing methods often used for
real-world applications, HPL-AI, which ranks supercomputers based on their performance on single- and half-precision
computing typically used in artificial intelligence applications, and the Graph 500 ranking, which ranks systems based
on graph analytic performance, an important element in data-intensive workloads. The results of the TOP500, HPCG and
HPL-AI rankings were announced on June 28, and the details of the Graph 500 will be revealed on July 1 at ISC High
Performance 2021 Digital, which is currently being held as an online event.
The results this time were made with Fugaku's full complement of 158,976 nodes fit into 432 racks. On the Top500, it
achieved a LINPACK score of 442.01 petaflops. On HPCG, it scored 16.00 petaflops, and on HPL-AI it gained a score of
2.004 exaflops.
The top ranking on Graph 500 was won by a collaboration involving RIKEN, Kyushu University, Fixstars Corporation, and
Fujitsu. It earned a score of 102,955 gigaTEPS.
According to Satoshi Matsuoka, director of RIKEN R-CCS, "Fugaku is a crystallization of the world's most advanced IT
technology, combining high performance, low power consumption, and user friendliness. In addition to topping the major
benchmarks of simulations, big data, and AI for the third consecutive term, it has also made a major contribution to the
establishment of COVID-19 safety guidelines for the government and private sector, and has helped lead a digital
transformation in the area of infectious diseases. With this continued dominance we have been show that Fugaku is
leading the world in a range of areas. We will continue to use it to contribute to the achievement of Society 5.0 and
the SDGs in Japan."
Naoki Shinjo, Corporate Executive Officer at Fujitsu Limited, stated, "We are thrilled that we were able to successfully
claim the top spot on the major benchmarks for the third consecutive term. We owe this success to our close work
together with RIKEN to improve application performance, which led to the realization of this highly balanced
performance. From this March, Fugaku has started shared use, and we are pleased that many researchers and organizations
are already taking advantage of the unparalleled capabilities offered by Fugaku. Fujitsu recently announced its plans to
use Fugaku in joint research with the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, at the University of Tokyo to
contribute to the development of new drugs to combat COVID-19. In the future, we anticipate that Fugaku's use will
continue to play an important role in contributing to the realization of the Japanese government's plan for Society 5.0,
including in areas like drug discovery, as well as ensuring a secure and safe society. We would like to once again
express our sincere gratitude to RIKEN and others for their great cooperation and support."
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of
technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 126,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100
countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited
(TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$34 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.
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