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# Preferred Networks MN-2

Facility record `fac-epoch-gc-preferred-networks-mn-2` — data source: epoch-gpu-clusters (https://web.archive.org/web/20241126234046/https://fuse.wikichip.org/news/3063/japanese-ai-startup-preferred-networks-designed-a-custom-half-petaflops-training-chip/); authority tier 2

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | ai training |
| Status | operational |
| Location | JP |
| Power capacity | 0.7 MW |
| IT load | not published |
| GPU count | 1,024 |
| Peak PFLOPS (FP16) | 128 |
| Owner | Preferred Networks Inc |
| Operator | not published |
| Announced | not published |
| Operational | 2019-07-30 |

## Cite

> Scrutica, "Preferred Networks MN-2" (facility record), https://scrutica.com/facilities/fac-epoch-gc-preferred-networks-mn-2; data source: epoch-gpu-clusters; accessed 2026-07-27.

Full interactive record: https://scrutica.com/facilities/fac-epoch-gc-preferred-networks-mn-2 · Methodology for derived values: https://scrutica.com/methodology#flop-estimation · All programmatic surfaces: https://scrutica.com/agents