Can traditional algorithms truly not compete with quantum computing?

Xiao Huang: For these optimization problems, are traditional supercomputers or algorithms completely ineffective?

DOORM: Not entirely ineffective, but when problem scale and complexity reach a certain level, traditional methods encounter the “curse of dimensionality” or require unacceptable computation times. As emphasized in the report’s Biq Lattice case, for certain complex optimization problems, the most advanced traditional supercomputers would need nearly a million years, while a quantum computer requires only minutes. The advantage of quantum computing lies in its potential for exponential speedup and higher energy efficiency, offering a new path to solving previously “intractable” problems.