AMD unveils 5th Gen Epyc embedded processors for networking, storage and industrial edge
Advanced Micro Devices announced the expansion of its x86 embedded processor portfolio with the introduction of 5th Gen AMD Epyc Embedded processors.
AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series CPUs are optimized for embedded markets, balancing compute capabilities with purpose-built embedded features that enhance product longevity, system resiliency and ease of embedded application development.
Powered by the proven Zen 5 architecture, these processors deliver leadership performance and energyefficiency that enable networking, storage and industrial edge systems to process more data, faster and with greater efficiency.
“AI-driven network traffic, exploding data storage requirements and the expansion of industrial edge computing are driving the demand for higher compute performance in embedded platforms,” said Salil Raje, senior vice president of adaptive and embedded computing at AMD, in a statement. “5th Gen AMD Epyc Embedded processors bring leadership performance and efficiency to embedded customers, together with the long product lifecycles and enhanced system resiliency they rely on to design confidently and ensure continuous operations in demanding “always-on” environments.”
AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series processors are designed to power compute-intensive embedded systems with support for core counts from 8 to 192 in a single socket. Industry-leading core density delivers up to a 1.3 times and 1.6 times increase in data processing throughput for networking and storage workloads, respectively, making the devices ideal for network and security firewall platforms, storage systems and industrial control applications.
Using the new Zen 5c core architecture offers higher throughput with greater energy efficiency, delivering up to an estimated 1.3 times increase in socket throughput and an estimated 1.3 times better performance/watt compared to the competition.
Capacity of up to 6TB of DDR5 memory per socket and expanded I/O connectivity, supporting up to 160 PCIe Gen5 lanes with CXL 2.0, enables storage capacity expansion and high-speed data transfers for networking and storage applications.
Purpose-Built, Application-Specific Features
AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series processors include a suite of advanced embedded features designed to provide a robust, secure, and long-lasting platform.
To meet the longer product lifecycle and operational requirements of embedded markets, AMD EPYC Embedded 9005 Series CPUs provide extended seven-year product manufacturing support, helping system designers ensure long-term product availability, reducing redesign and qualification efforts.
Industry Support and Availability
AMD is working closely with ecosystem partners and leading ODMs and OEMs, including Cisco and IBM, to bring the benefits of these next-generation embedded processors to market.
“We chose AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series processor for one of our high-end firewall products because it delivers the high compute performance that we need, from its scalability—up to 192 cores—to its high memory and I/O bandwidth,” said Lukasz Bromirski, director of product management at Cisco, in a statement. “We know we can count on AMD, not only for great performance, but also cutting-edge quality and support and consistent roadmap execution.”
“IBM Storage Scale System 6000 is designed to deliver speed, performance, and reliability for demanding enterprise AI workloads,” said Matthew Geiser, Product Management, IBM Storage for Data, AI and HPC. “One of the main benefits of the AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 processors is the introduction of redundant paths for high data availability and robust connectivity options, which will pair nicely with performance intensive applications running on IBM Storage Scale System.”
AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series processors are currently sampling with early access customers, with production shipments expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025. The AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series processors come in the SP5 socket form factor, which is compatible with the prior generation AMD Epyc Embedded 9004 Series, to provide a simple upgrade path for customers.
