AMD CPUs, GPUs Will Power PsiQuantum’s Quantum Computing Platform

PsiQuantum specifically selected AMD Versal FPGA technology for its fault-tolerant quantum computing platform, a foundation now expanding with a broader collaboration between the two companies. AMD plans to make an equity investment into PsiQuantum, signaling confidence in the potential of combining silicon photonics with AMD EPYC CPUs, Instinct GPUs and the ROCm software stack. This partnership aims to build the infrastructure for utility-scale quantum computers and advance hybrid quantum-classical applications.

AMD Versal FPGA Powers PsiQuantum’s Fault-Tolerant Quantum Platform

Researchers have achieved computational chemistry calculations using AMD hardware, demonstrating a practical application of the expanded partnership between the two companies. These initial results, focused on simulating covalent inhibitors relevant to oncology drug discovery, showcase the potential of combining workflow expertise with AMD’s GPU capabilities for large-scale simulations. The companies are now building on these findings to explore integrated accelerated computing solutions for broader pharmaceutical research and drug discovery applications.

Working with AMD, researchers have optimized a highly accurate machine-learning decoder, PRISM, for low-latency implementation on programmable hardware accelerators. This design prioritizes real-time error correction for the operation of utility-scale photonic quantum computers, combining both speed and accuracy. By using expertise in workflow and fault-tolerant algorithm development, these methodologies help improve today’s GPU-based approaches while preparing critical industries for the arrival of fault-tolerant quantum computing.