HPC

High performance computing (HPC) refers to the practice of combining computing power in such a way as to provide much higher performance than can be obtained on a conventional computer or workstation. This allows complex data-intensive tasks and studies to be solved and analyzed.

The Evolution of High Performance Computing

The first supercomputers of the 1960s and 1970s were specialized and expensive, but they laid the groundwork for the more affordable and powerful computing clusters we see today.

The first supercomputers of the 1960s and 1970s were specialized and expensive, but they laid the foundation for the more affordable and powerful computing clusters we see today.

Modern high-performance computing systems often consist of thousands of clusters of computers working in tandem. These clusters are interconnected by high-speed networks, often have large amounts of memory and specialized hardware gas pedals such as GPUs.

High Performance Computing

Applications. Research. High-performance computing systems help solve large-scale problems from modeling the origin of the universe to predicting climate change.

Business and Finance. In the business world, high-performance computing helps with risk analysis, financial modeling, and even new product development and testing.

Healthcare. High-performance computing plays an important role in genomic research, drug discovery, and personalized medicine, bringing hope for more effective treatments.

Comparing HPC and traditional computing

While a conventional computer is sufficient for everyday tasks such as web browsing or word processing, HPC systems are designed for more complex tasks.

HPC systems are designed for more complex tasks.