Your GPU Now Run Quantum Simulations 50x Faster Using Algorithms Inspired by Quantum computing.

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

Summary:

A software "inspired" by quantum algorithms is being used to help bridge the gap between quantum and classical computers. This software can speed up quantum (atomic-level) simulations from hours to minutes, and from weeks, to hours when applied to traditional GPUs. (Says nothing about Bitcoin)

 

 

Quote

"Startups are developing a new type of software inspired by quantum algorithms that can be used on classical computers with graphic processing units (GPUs) as development of quantum computers continues. QC Ware's Matt Johnson said the firm used Nvidia GPUs to offer clients "a big step-change in performance" while providing "a bridge to quantum processing in the future." QC Ware's quantum-inspired software platform Promethium uses GPUs to simulate chemical molecules on classical computers. QC Ware's Robert Parrish said the platform can reduce simulation times to minutes for molecules up to 100 atoms, and to hours for molecules up to 2,000 atoms. Meanwhile, Alphabet spin-off SandBoxAQ offers a quantum-inspired algorithm that facilitates biopharma simulations using Google's Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) artificial intelligence chip" (Jane Lee).

 

My thoughts

This really won't improve your fps, but will allow you to run simulations at an atomic level, if that's what you're into I guess. (Says nothing about Bitcoin) A more useful way to put these quantum algorithms to use in software is to improve protein folding efficiency. As there is currently a quantum computer doing so that is being put to use at the Cleveland Clinic. (Says nothing about Bitcoin)

 

Sources

https://www.reuters.com/technology/waiting-quantum-computers-arrive-software-engineers-get-creative-2023-04-17/

 

 

Extra:

You're welcome. (Because this post now says nothing about Bitcoin)

[jaslion]

I I had a penny for each time I could sell the pallet of rx 480 8gb's I got in 2017 to people for retail price I'd already have 3 now maybe 4

 

It's already weird enough it happened thrice

[wanderingfool2]

11 minutes ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

However, if you're into Bitcoin...this is a HUGE increase in performance! We're talking anywhere from 10 to 1000x the bitcoin in the same time period. (Of course, 1000x times is hopeful, as I don't know the level of performance boost this software will have on your card. Since 1000x-10000x is actual quantum computing levels) SO BUY YOUR CARDS WHILE THEIR CHEAP GAMERS! The second graphics card shortage may be looming.

Sorry, I don't mean to be rude but did you read the article?

 

No where does it say that it increased performance of the GPU itself.  It says it has decreased the simulation time but that also comes with the caveat that it's not properly simulating the quantum effects.  They likely just switched what used to be CPU simulation to GPU acceleration.

 

So unless I'm missing something, it has no effect on Bitcoin or any other crypto.  All it seems to be is a "training" for when quantum computers become a thing

 

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Ultimately, the software inspired by quantum physics won't perform well on quantum computers without some changes, said William Hurley, boss of Austin-based quantum software startup Strangeworks.

Still, he said companies that start using them will have engineers "learning about quantum and the phenomenon and the process, which will better prepare them to use quantum computers at the point that they do so." That moment could arrive suddenly, he said.

 

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

Just now, wanderingfool2 said:

Sorry, I don't mean to be rude but did you read the article?

 

No where does it say that it increased performance of the GPU itself.  It says it has decreased the simulation time but that also comes with the caveat that it's not properly simulating the quantum effects.  They likely just switched what used to be CPU simulation to GPU acceleration.

 

So unless I'm missing something, it has no effect on Bitcoin or any other crypto.  All it seems to be is a "training" for when quantum computers become a thing

 

 

Yeah I didn't really read the article...  However, GPU performance does = more bitcoin. So you make a great point. I will revise my post.

[StDragon]

TPUs, NPUs, VPUs, it's all tensor cores. They're in your GPU and ARM SoCs. Latest leak from AMD (Linked-In) states that Zen5 and beyond will also contain NPU capabilities as well (Windows 11 will support this natively)
 

Give it a few years and that market will be flooded with cheap tensor core hardware. I'm not worried about another GPU shortage.

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

Lets just hope this software doesn't blow up before that...

[igormp]

1 hour ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

Yeah I didn't really read the article

...how can you share it without having read it first?

[Angusticlavii]

gpus are not used to mine bitcoin anymore they got special silicon for that

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

30 minutes ago, igormp said:

...how can you share it without having read it first?

I diddnt really read it. I skimmed the top.

[igormp]

7 minutes ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

I diddnt really read it. I skimmed the top.

Next time I'd recommend actually reading it and trying to google for anything you didn't understand before sharing it, otherwise it opens up for the possibility of sharing fake news or other incorrect information to a wider group.

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

21 minutes ago, igormp said:

Next time I'd recommend actually reading it and trying to google for anything you didn't understand before sharing it, otherwise it opens up for the possibility of sharing fake news or other incorrect information to a wider group.

I was in a hurry...

[mecarry30]

1 hour ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

I was in a hurry...

What were you in a hurry for? If you actually read it you'd see that it's all a nothing burger.

[Brooksie359]

4 hours ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

Yeah I didn't really read the article...  However, GPU performance does = more bitcoin. So you make a great point. I will revise my post.

No it doesn't. Gpu performance in one task is hardly ever a direct correlation to another. If they say that they came up with a way for gpus to do certain tasks faster that doesn't make them faster at all tasks across the board for obvious reasons. Also cryptocurrency bubble already popped and you likely won't see a resurgence anytime soon. Also bitcoin hasn't been mined with consumer gpus for a long time at this point. Basically all of the bitcoin mining is done by customers made gpus made specifically for bitcoin. Ethereum was the one that people would mine with consumer gpus but I believe they are no longer proof of work anymore so you can't even mine them like you used to. 

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

2 hours ago, mecarry30 said:

What were you in a hurry for? If you actually read it you'd see that it's all a nothing burger.

My next class. And giving Nvidia *graphics cards* the ability to run quantum simulations isn't nothing.

[wanderingfool2]

12 minutes ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

My next class. And giving Nvidia the ability to run quantum simulations isn't nothing.

But it's click-bait at best, misleading at worst case though.

 

This doesn't improve GPU's, it doesn't improve bitcoin mining.  All it is is a new technique to simulate the quantum effects, so it allows people to learn but none of that is mentioned really in your post. 

[igormp]

15 minutes ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

And giving Nvidia the ability to run quantum simulations isn't nothing.

That's not news:

https://www.hpcwire.com/2021/04/13/gtc21-nvidia-launches-cuquantum-dips-a-toe-in-quantum-computing/

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

17 minutes ago, igormp said:

That's not news:

https://www.hpcwire.com/2021/04/13/gtc21-nvidia-launches-cuquantum-dips-a-toe-in-quantum-computing/

I edited my post

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

41 minutes ago, wanderingfool2 said:

But it's click-bait at best, misleading at worst case though.

I think its the other way around. Also, I edited the topic.

[CTR640]

4 hours ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

I was in a hurry...

Really lame and weak excuse. Next time put your topics on hold. Post them when you fully read them and taking your time. Not only your computer is trash, this topic has gone to trash too. 

[GOTSpectrum]

hmm... I wonder if this can be used to speed up folding@home. regardless, you know what would speed up F@H, you joining in the effort!

 

 

[Arika]

16 hours ago, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

Startups

cool, i can comfortably ignore this then.

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

17 hours ago, CTR640 said:

Really lame and weak excuse. Next time put your topics on hold. Post them when you fully read them and taking your time. Not only your computer is trash, this topic has gone to trash too. 

Why? Also, your DDR3 is bottlenecking your 3080.

[My_Computer_Is_Trash]

14 hours ago, GOTSpectrum said:

hmm... I wonder if this can be used to speed up folding@home. regardless, you know what would speed up F@H, you joining in the effort!

 

 

Take a look at my specs...

[Remixt]

Sounds like this company mentioned in the article just got impatient (or their investors did) while waiting for quantum hardware to catch up with their ideas so they had to pivot.

[05032-Mendicant-Bias]

On 4/20/2023 at 3:00 PM, My_Computer_Is_Trash said:

A software "inspired" by quantum algorithms is being used to help bridge the gap between quantum and classical computers

There is no bridge. Either there are quantum bits, or it's classical.

 

Fun Fact:

Vitalik, the creator of Ethereum, tried to convince VCs to give him money to simulate a quantum computer on a classical computer, and be faster than a classical computer. It didn't work. Vitalik did manage to convince VCs to give him money to build Ethereum.