Japan operates a number of centers for supercomputing which hold world records in speed, with the K computer being the world's fastest from June 2011 to June 2012,[1][2][3] and Fugaku holding the lead from June 2020 until June 2022.
The K computer's performance was impressive, according to professor Jack Dongarra who maintains the TOP500 list of supercomputers, and it surpassed its next 5 competitors combined.[1] The K computer cost US$10 million a year to operate.[1]
- ^ a b c "Japanese supercomputer 'K' is world's fastest". The Telegraph. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ "Japanese 'K' Computer Is Ranked Most Powerful". The New York Times. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ "Supercomputer "K computer" Takes First Place in World". Fujitsu. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
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