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China's LineShine claims TOP500 lead

Overview

China’s LineShine supercomputer at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen has solidified its position as the world’s fastest system, maintaining the TOP500 lead announced in early July 2026. The machine, built from roughly 45,000 domestically designed LX2 Arm‑v9 CPUs (304‑core, 1.55 GHz) linked by the LingQi interconnect, was reported to deliver a sustained performance of about 2.19 exaflops at the ISC26 conference, confirming its advantage over the U.S.‑built El Capitan (2.198 exaflops). Power draw remains high at roughly 42 MW, indicating lower energy efficiency despite the use of less‑specialised processors and an architecture that avoids reliance on restricted GPUs.

The achievement is highlighted alongside the launch of Zhipu AI’s GLM‑5.2 model, which narrows the gap with leading U.S. AI models in cybersecurity and vulnerability detection. Concurrently, Nvidia announced its 800‑volt DC power system for AI data‑centres, underscoring the broader industry focus on energy‑intensive exascale computing as China pushes for technological self‑reliance amid U.S. export controls.

Timeline

  1. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nvidia's 800V AI Power Solution on Track as China Unveils World's Fastest Supercomputer

    Nvidia confirms its 800V AI power system will enter mass production in Q3 2026, while China’s new LineShine supercomputer hits 2.19 exaflops, topping the TOP500 list.

  2. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    China's LineShine supercomputer tops global rankings, overtaking US El Capitan

    China's LineShine supercomputer, built without top U.S. GPUs, has become the world's fastest, reflecting Beijing's push for tech independence amid export restrictions.

  3. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    China's LineShine supercomputer overtakes US to become world's fastest

    China's LineShine supercomputer tops the TOP500 list, beating the US El Capitan by 20% and crossing the 2,000 exaflop mark, despite higher power use and US chip restrictions.

  4. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources
    China's LineShine Supercomputer Tops TOP500, Overtaking US El Capitan

    China’s LineShine supercomputer tops the TOP500 with 2.198 exaflops, beating the U.S. El Capitan by 20 % using only CPUs, underscoring a tech‑sovereignty win amid US chip bans.

  5. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    China's LineShine supercomputer tops global Top500 list

    China’s LineShine supercomputer has taken the #1 spot in the TOP500 list, overtaking the US’s El Capitan, marking the first time a Chinese machine leads the global ranking.

  6. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 15 sources
    China's LineShine Claims Top Spot on TOP500 Supercomputer List

    China's LineShine topped the June 2026 TOP500 list with 2.198 exaflops, a CPU‑only design, overtaking the US El Capitan and marking the first Chinese #1 since 2017 amid a tech rivalry.

  7. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    China's LineShine supercomputer and Nvidia Blackwell black‑market surge underscore US‑China AI hardware clash

    China's CPU‑based LineShine tops the Top500, bypassing US GPU bans, while Nvidia's Blackwell AI servers fetch double the official price on China's black market, reflecting heightened US‑China tech tension.

  8. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    China's Lineshine tops global supercomputer rankings

    China's Lineshine supercomputer claims the TOP500 lead, outpacing the US's El Capitan and showcasing domestic chip advances amid export bans.

  9. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 24 sources
    China's LineShine supercomputer tops global ranking

    China’s LineShine supercomputer, a CPU‑only system delivering 2.198 exaflops, topped the TOP500 list, overtaking the US El Capitan and marking the first Chinese lead since 2017.

  10. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 43 sources
    China's LineShine Claims Top Spot on Global Supercomputer List

    China's LineShine supercomputer in Shenzhen tops the TOP500 list with 2.198 exaflops, beating the US El Capitan and using a CPU‑only design, highlighting a new route in the US‑China tech rivalry.

Sources

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