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Quantum Computers Achieve Unconditional Advantage Over Classical Machines, Study Shows

Quantum Computers Achieve Unconditional Advantage Over Classical Machines, Study Shows

Quantum computer proves it can solve problems classical computers cannot match.

Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 5 October 2025 17:00 IST

Quantum Computers Achieve Unconditional Advantage Over Classical Machines, Study Shows

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Quantum processors demonstrate real-world memory advantage over classical computers.

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Highlights

Quantum computer solves task classical computers cannot match
Qubits allow storage of exponentially larger data than classical bits
Quantum information supremacy confirmed for the first time

A quantum computer has outperformed conventional computers for the first time, by addressing a problem that classical machines cannot manage. Classical computers use bits, which can be either 0 or 1. However, quantum computers use qubits and that can exist in multiple states at the same time. This is adheres quantum machines to store and process more information. This accomplishment pointing that a vast memory capability was initially out of box. It now enabling calculations that were impossible before. This marks a remarkable milestone for quantum computing. Although it brings it closer to real-world applications in science, technology, and industry.

Quantum Computers Achieve “Information Supremacy”, Outperforming Classical Machines in Real-World Test

As per the report published on the arXiv preprint server, researchers at the University of Texas crafted a mathematical task to evaluate the memory advantage of qubits. In the experiment, Alice and Bob were tasked with preparing and measuring quantum states. Over 10,000 trials, the team has identified that conventional computers would need at least 62 bits of memory to match the quantum device, which completed the task by using only 12 qubits.

The team described this achievement as “quantum information supremacy”, a form of quantum advantage that does not rely on unproven assumptions. Although current quantum processors can generate and manipulate highly entangled states.

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Moreover, proof of quantum advantage facilitates more secure communications denoted by researchers. It also helps to model complex systems faster, which enhances drug discovery, materials science, and other computationally intensive tasks. The result depicts that quantum machines can exceed classical limits in practice.

Researchers stressed that this is considered a milestone which brings the quantum computing community closer to practical applications. It is also revealing capabilities far beyond classical systems and opening new windows of possibilities related to science and industry.

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