China’s compact AI server claims 90% lower power consumption

China’s Guangdong Institute of Intelligent Science and Technology (GDIIST) has unveiled BIE-1, a compact AI supercomputer roughly the size of a mini refrigerator that reduces power consumption by 90% compared to traditional supercomputers. Developed in collaboration with Zhuhai Hengqin Neogenint Technology and Suiren Medical Technology, BIE-1 integrates 1,152 CPU cores, 4.8 terabytes of DDR5 memory, and 204 terabytes of storage. It employs brain-inspired neural networks and AI algorithms to deliver advanced computational capabilities, including high-speed training and inference of multiple data types such as text, images, and speech. The device operates quietly and maintains CPU temperatures below 70°C, while running efficiently on a standard household power socket. The BIE-1’s design addresses the challenges of traditional supercomputers, which require large physical spaces and consume massive amounts of energy for both computing and cooling. Its portability and low power usage make it suitable for deployment in