The collaboration between AMD and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is set to expand with the addition of two new supercomputers, Lux AI and Discovery. This move amplifies their current capabilities, which include the existing supercomputers, Frontier, an all-AMD system, and Summit, designed by IBM using NVIDIA technologies.
Expected to be deployed in the coming years, these new flagship machines represent a significant investment of $1 billion, combining both public and private funding aimed at driving advancements in science, energy, and national security.
The Lux AI supercomputer, built in partnership with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and HPE, will leverage AMD EPYC CPUs and Instinct MI355X GPUs. Its deployment is anticipated in early 2026, marking it as the first AI Factory supercomputer in the U.S. designed to facilitate collaborations across public and private sectors. This system will focus on training and deploying AI foundation models to enhance research in scientific and engineering domains.
On the other hand, Discovery will utilize the more advanced Instinct MI430X GPUs, aimed specifically at domestic AI and scientific applications. Set for deployment in 2028, it is constructed on the same HPE Cray Supercomputing GX5000 platform as Frontier, ensuring a seamless transition for users migrating from older infrastructures.
Through these initiatives, AMD and ORNL are poised to significantly enhance the United States’ capabilities in high-performance computing, ultimately supporting critical advancements in multiple fields.
For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Energy and check out AMD’s latest developments here.
