{"id":5859,"date":"2025-06-16T06:01:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=5859"},"modified":"2025-06-13T21:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T20:35:07","slug":"green-power-super-speed-this-supercomputer-ranked-5th-globally-runs-entirely-on-clean-energy-and-breaks-efficiency-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/06\/16\/green-power-super-speed-this-supercomputer-ranked-5th-globally-runs-entirely-on-clean-energy-and-breaks-efficiency-records\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cGreen Power, Super Speed\u201d: This Supercomputer Ranked 5th Globally Runs Entirely on Clean Energy and Breaks Efficiency Records"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\n\n\n\n
IN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
    \n
  • \ud83c\udf3f Otus<\/strong>, the new supercomputer at Paderborn University, ranks fifth on the international ‘Green 500’ list for energy efficiency.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udca1 Developed by Lenovo and pro-com Datensysteme GmbH, Otus<\/strong> features 142,656 processor cores and 108 GPUs, powered entirely by renewable energy.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd25 The supercomputer employs innovative cooling techniques, repurposing high-temperature exhaust heat to heat buildings, enhancing sustainability.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd2c Funded by both state and federal governments, Otus<\/strong> will support national research, offering advanced computational resources across Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    In the fast-paced world of high-performance computing, Paderborn University\u2019s new supercomputer, Otus, is making waves. Recently unveiled at the ISC High-Performance trade fair in Hamburg, Otus has already secured a prestigious fifth place on the \u2018Green 500\u2019 list, which ranks the world\u2019s most energy-efficient supercomputers. This achievement highlights not only the system’s advanced capabilities but also its commitment to sustainability. As it prepares for its official launch later this year, Otus promises to set new benchmarks in both computational power and energy efficiency, positioning itself as a leader in the global HPC community.<\/p>\n

    The World\u2019s Most Efficient Supercomputers<\/h2>\n

    The \u2018Green 500\u2019 list is a crucial benchmark in the computing world, focusing on energy efficiency rather than sheer speed. While the \u2018Top 500\u2019 list ranks supercomputers based purely on performance, the \u2018Green 500\u2019 evaluates them on their power consumption relative to their computational capacity. This shift in focus reflects a growing awareness of the environmental impact of technology. Otus, with its innovative design, exemplifies this trend. It features 142,656 processor cores, 108 GPUs, and AMD\u2019s latest \u2018Turin\u2019 processors, all working together to achieve remarkable performance while minimizing energy use.<\/p>\n

    Professor Christian Plessl<\/strong> from Paderborn\u2019s Department of Computer Science emphasizes the importance of this development. He states, \u201cWith Otus, we are developing innovative infrastructure that will enable researchers to address complex research questions in fields such as physics, chemistry, or machine learning.\u201d This statement underscores the supercomputer’s potential to drive breakthroughs in various scientific domains, all while maintaining high standards of energy efficiency and sustainability.<\/p>\n

    From Coke and Seawater to Car Fuel: This Groundbreaking Study Confirms Synthetic Hydrogen as a Game-Changer for the Future<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n