A major technological achievement for the Emirati company Core42, as its supercomputer “Maximus-01” entered the list of the top 20 computing systems in the world, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global hub for artificial intelligence and innovation.
Article contents:
- A qualitative leap in the world of supercomputing
- What is the TOP500 list?
- “Maximus-01” technical power and the AMD partnership
- AI cloud and advanced infrastructure
- Sustainable performance and clean energy
- A future vision to support global innovation
- Frequently asked questions
A qualitative leap in the world of supercomputing
In a remarkable development reflecting the technical ambitions of the United Arab Emirates, Core42—part of Abu Dhabi’s leading G42 group specializing in artificial intelligence and sovereign cloud infrastructure—announced a major global achievement. Its supercomputer, named “Maximus-01,” has ranked 20th globally on the prestigious TOP500 list of the world’s most powerful high-performance computing systems.
This announcement came on November 21, 2025, ahead of Supercomputing 2025, the most important global event in the field. This advanced ranking reflects Core42’s commitment to developing infrastructure capable of handling the most complex computational challenges in the age of artificial intelligence, placing the UAE at the forefront of nations shaping the technological future.
What is the TOP500 list?
The TOP500 list is the global gold standard for measuring supercomputer capabilities. The list bases its evaluation on the High-Performance Linpack benchmark, which measures a system’s speed in solving a dense set of complex mathematical equations. The entry of “Maximus-01” into the top 20 is not just a number, but concrete proof of superior engineering efficiency in system design.
This includes the ideal balance between processing capabilities, memory capacity, storage speed, and network infrastructure efficiency. This achievement confirms the system’s readiness to support mission-critical AI and high-performance computing workloads at scale, and under continuous operational pressure in real production environments.
“Maximus-01” technical power and the AMD partnership
The secret behind the power of “Maximus-01” lies in its reliance on the latest available technologies. The system relies primarily on advanced AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs. Through a strategic partnership between G42 and the global company AMD, the Core42 project incorporates more than 9,000 advanced GPUs of this model.
These processors are specifically designed to accelerate massive AI model training and large-scale inference operations. Official figures indicate that the “Maximus-01” system achieves a Linpack performance of 114.50 petaflops (a petaflop is one quadrillion calculations per second), while its peak theoretical performance reaches 251.15 petaflops. These figures translate into a massive capacity for high-speed data processing.
AI cloud and advanced infrastructure
Core42 provides these immense capabilities to the world via its AI-powered cloud. This cloud enables organizations to access advanced GPU processing power without needing to build their own data centers, while ensuring unified management and robust security controls.
The cloud architecture is designed as an AI-optimized system and operates as an independent and integrated “computing island,” featuring high-performance storage and an ultra-fast backbone network. This flexible design allows the operation of different processing chips within the system, including accelerators from other companies such as NVIDIA and Cerebras, supporting the diverse AI architecture adopted by the company. To ensure efficient data transfer, the architecture relies on advanced technologies from Broadcom and Arista to organize data traffic and optimize its paths.
Sustainable performance and clean energy
The “Maximus-01” system is operated from a strategic location in Buffalo, New York, within the Lake Mariner facility belonging to TeraWulf. The most important advantage of this site is its reliance on carbon-free energy, combining high performance with environmental sustainability, which is crucial given the high power consumption of supercomputers.
The facility provides the electrical stability and cooling efficiency necessary to operate this large number of GPUs with high efficiency, supporting advanced training and inference tasks while maintaining strict environmental standards.
A future vision to support global innovation
This ranking is a pivotal milestone in the development of Core42’s smart cloud. Edmundo Orlotti, Head of Growth at the company, commented: “This ranking marks a new milestone in our efforts to support the world’s most complex operational tasks.” He added: “As the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies increases, we continue to focus on developing secure, high-performance environments that empower organizations and individuals to innovate with confidence. From startups to global enterprises, we are working to provide the tools that support responsible innovation at scale.”
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the “Maximus-01” computer?
A: It is a supercomputer developed by the Emirati company Core42, designed to support AI and high-performance computing tasks, and ranked 20th globally.
Q: What is the importance of the TOP500 list?
A: It is the internationally recognized list for ranking the 500 most powerful computer systems in the world, and is considered a benchmark for measuring progress in supercomputing.
Q: What is the main technology used in “Maximus-01”?
A: The system relies on more than 9,000 advanced AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs dedicated to accelerating artificial intelligence applications.
