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IBM Targets 520 Qubits With Next Nighthawk Processor

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Briefings

IBM is targeting the deployment of a 520-qubit processor in 2027 by linking two r3 chips. Current capabilities allow developers to run quantum-classical workflows, though the final hardware design is not yet finalized. The project timeline extends into 2027, with no specific manufacturing dates or component specifications provided in the source.

Key points

• IBM plans to link two r3 chips to achieve a 520-qubit processor in 2027.
• Developers can currently use new managed quantum-classical workflows, but the processor design remains a target.

Context

This finding indicates IBM's strategic roadmap for scaling quantum computing capabilities, with a specific focus on the 2027 deployment of a 520-qubit system built from r3 chips.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence stating the 2027 chip-linking plan and current workflow capabilities. No specific manufacturing dates, chip specifications, or component details are provided in the source.

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