A supercomputer 10 times more energy efficient and up to 300 times faster than its traditional equivalents has been unveiled in Edinburgh. Called Maxwell, the computer has been built at the University of Edinburgh and uses field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) in place of conventional microprocessors.
Its Scottish developers believe Maxwell represents a new generation of compact and energy-efficient computers.
FPGA chips differ from standard microprocessors as the silicon can be rewired for specific uses. This means the computer can work more quickly and efficiently. ZdNet has more.