Nvidia Picks IonQ's 256-Qubit Superion for Research Center as Quantum Push Broadens
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Sep 25
Nvidia Picks IonQ's 256-Qubit Superion for Research Center as Quantum Push Broadens
3 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Sep 25
Summary
IonQ's Superion 256 will become the first quantum computer installed at Nvidia's Accelerated Quantum Research Center, giving the startup a high-profile validation win.
The 256-qubit system will link to Nvidia server clusters through NVQLink, with IonQ handling quantum tasks and Nvidia's GB200 GPUs and CUDA-Q managing heavier classical workloads.
IonQ unveiled Superion 256 on Sept. 8, touting 99.99% two-gate fidelity in lab tests and chip production on conventional semiconductor lines—features that likely helped secure the deal.
Nvidia is entering quantum from a position of strength: first-half fiscal 2027 revenue jumped 96% to $178 billion and net income rose 161% to $118 billion.
IonQ remains far riskier despite the partnership, posting $145 million in first-half 2026 revenue but nearly $1.1 billion in losses, underscoring how early the commercial quantum market still is.