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New benchmark puts quantum computers to the test and reveals their limitations
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Sandia National Laboratories developed a universal benchmark called QUOPS to measure and compare quantum computer performance. Testing Google, IBM, and Quantinuum devices revealed Quantinuum leads in calculation size while Google and IBM are faster but more limited, with all systems still far from solving high-impact real-world problems.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 2 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 17 Sep 2026.
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Quantum computing founders face a clear performance gap exposing opportunity to radically improve error rates and qubit design. The new benchmark lets you prove superiority or pinpoint where your hardware is behind top competitors.
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2 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 17 Sep 2026
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