\nIonQ (NYSE: IONQ<\/a>), the world\u2019s leading quantum company, today released the technical papers that demonstrate 99.99% two-qubit gate performance, setting a new quantum computing world record.<\/p>\n
\nThe performance of quantum computers today is limited by the error rate of its two-qubit gates, called \u201ctwo-qubit gate fidelity.\u201d This single number largely defines quantum computing performance \u2013 measuring the accuracy of quantum operations. As fidelity improves, fewer errors must be addressed and more complex algorithms can be run.<\/p>\n
\nIn a landmark technical result, IonQ has achieved the world\u2019s highest two-qubit gate performance, with fidelity exceeding 99.99% \u2013 the first and only quantum computing company to cross the \u2018four-nines\u2019 benchmark. The demonstration released today, achieved using IonQ\u2019s proprietary Electronic Qubit Control technology (EQC), surpasses the previous world record of 99.97% set in 2024 by Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ.<\/p>\n
\nThis new world record represents a critical technical milestone that advances IonQ\u2019s leading quantum technology roadmap. By engineering qubits with record-level fidelity, IonQ has now achieved the hardware performance required for it to scale to millions of qubits by 2030. This is a historic achievement that positions IonQ well ahead of its competitors.<\/p>\n
\nIonQ\u2019s ultra-high qubit performance accelerates the company\u2019s path to large-scale fault-tolerant systems and unlocks major advantages:<\/p>\n
Error-corrected performance improves dramatically: IonQ\u2019s unparalleled qubit performance means customers will be able to run applications with a 1010 (10,000,000,000x) performance increase over the previous gold standard of 99.9% on the same size device*<\/p>\n
Complex, break-through use cases can be addressed: High-performing qubits enable complex algorithms that lower-performance systems simply cannot address<\/p>\n
Products can be delivered faster: Fewer physical qubits are needed to build large-scale fault-tolerant quantum systems and IonQ\u2019s time to market decreases due to fewer errors per operation.<\/p>\n
\nIonQ\u2019s qubit performance result was achieved using prototypes in its R&D labs, which will form the basis for its 256-qubit systems that will be demonstrated in 2026. These devices rely on the company\u2019s novel EQC technology, which uniquely uses precision electronics instead of lasers to control its qubits. By integrating all qubit-control components onto classical semiconductor chips, IonQ can manufacture its quantum computers via existing semiconductor fabrication \u2013 yielding systems that are easier to scale, more stable to operate, and significantly more cost-effective to build.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cReaching four-nines fidelity is a watershed moment for IonQ\u2019s quantum leadership,\u201d said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. \u201cThis level of quantum performance has been the industry\u2019s north star for decades and crossing it brings fault-tolerant quantum systems years closer to mass market adoption. For our global customers, it means unlocking more value from quantum computing sooner, while dramatically lowering the cost and complexity of large-scale systems.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis is a pivotal moment for the quantum computing industry, as we have now hit world-record quantum computing performance on mass-manufacturable technology,\u201d said Dr. Chris Ballance, co-founder of Oxford Ionics, an IonQ company. \u201cIn exceeding the 99.99% threshold on chips built in standard semiconductor fabs, we are now on a clear path to millions of qubits whilst unlocking powerful new commercial applications sooner.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nIonQ is already delivering quantum advantage for industries in areas such as drug discovery, with a 20x speed-up<\/a> in quantum-accelerated drug development announced in June this year and an up to 12 percent performance improvement<\/a> compared to classical computing in computer aided engineering unveiled in March. IonQ has also announced the development of quantum applications in areas such as object detection for autonomous vehicles<\/a> and artificial intelligence<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nFor more information about this seminal result, read more on IonQ\u2019s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nFor more information about IonQ\u2019s technology and roadmap, visit www.ionq.com<\/a><\/p>\n \n*IBM Quantum (2024). High-threshold and low-overhead fault-tolerant quantum memory. Nature, [online] 627(8005), pp.778\u2013782. doi:https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41586-024-07107-7<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nAbout IonQ<\/p>\n \nIonQ, Inc.<\/a> [NYSE: IONQ] is the world\u2019s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world\u2019s most complex problems. IonQ\u2019s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte<\/a> and IonQ Forte Enterprise<\/a>, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA<\/a> achieve 20x performance results.<\/p>\n \nThe company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world\u2019s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ\u2019s advancements in quantum networking also position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.<\/p>\n \nThe company\u2019s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek\u2019s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes\u2019 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap<\/a> Companies list, and Built In\u2019s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nIonQ Forward-Looking Statements<\/p>\n \nThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to the IonQ\u2019s quantum computing capabilities and plans; and the scalability, fidelity, efficiency, viability, accessibility, effectiveness, importance, reliability, performance, speed, impact, practicality, feasibility, and commercial-readiness of IonQ\u2019s offerings. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: IonQ\u2019s ability to implement its technical roadmap; changes in the competitive industries in which IonQ operates, including development of competing technologies; IonQ\u2019s ability to deliver, and customers\u2019 ability to generate value from IonQ\u2019s offerings; IonQ\u2019s ability to deliver services and products within currently anticipated timelines; You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company\u2019s filings, including but not limited to those described in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of IonQ’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and IonQ assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. IonQ does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations. IonQ may or may not choose to practice or otherwise use the inventions described in the issued patents in the future.<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20251021636686\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n \nIonQ Media contact: Source: IonQ, Inc.<\/p>\n
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