Although it's hard to compare the performance of the different machines just based on the number of qubits, say several researchers of quantum computers.
For those looking to try out the QuEra machine, Keesling said the goal is to make it available through the cloud by the third quarter of next year.
While there is some debate about when quantum computers will be able to crack real-world problems, researchers believe quantum computers could operate millions of times faster than today's advanced supercomputers, potentially making possible tasks such as mapping complex molecular structures and chemical reactions to boosting the power of artificial intelligence.
(Reporting By Jane Lanhee Lee; Editing by Aurora Ellis)