11. March 2025
Amd Unveils Powerful 5Th Gen Epyc Embedded Processors To Fuel Industrial Growth
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced its latest expansion of its x86 embedded processor portfolio with the introduction of the 5th Gen AMD Epyc Embedded processors. These cutting-edge processors are specifically designed to cater to the growing demands of networking, storage, and industrial edge computing markets.
The new 9005 Series CPUs are optimized for embedded applications, striking a balance between compute capabilities and purpose-built features that enhance product longevity, system reliability, and ease of development for embedded applications. Powered by the proven Zen 5 architecture, these processors deliver leadership performance and energy efficiency, enabling systems to process more data faster and with greater efficiency.
The introduction of the 5th Gen AMD Epyc Embedded processors is a response to the increasing demand for higher compute performance in embedded platforms. According to Salil Raje, senior vice president of adaptive and embedded computing at AMD, “AI-driven network traffic, exploding data storage requirements, and the expansion of industrial edge computing are driving the need for higher compute performance in embedded platforms.” The 5th Gen AMD Epyc Embedded processors bring leadership performance and efficiency to embedded customers, along with long product lifecycles and enhanced system resiliency they rely on to design confidently and ensure continuous operations in demanding ‘always-on’ environments.
The AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series processors are designed to power compute-intensive embedded systems, supporting core counts from 8 to 192 in a single socket. This industry-leading core density delivers up to a 1.3 times increase in data processing throughput for networking and storage workloads, making the devices ideal for network and security firewall platforms, storage systems, and industrial control applications.
One of the key features of the new processors is the use of the Zen 5c core architecture, which offers higher throughput with greater energy efficiency. This results in an estimated 1.3 times increase in socket throughput and an estimated 1.3 times better performance/watt compared to the competition. Additionally, 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.
The AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series processors also include a suite of advanced embedded features designed to provide a robust, secure, and long-lasting platform. These features are specifically tailored to meet the longer product lifecycle and operational requirements of embedded markets. The CPUs provide extended seven-year product manufacturing support, helping system designers ensure long-term product availability, reduce redesign and qualification efforts.
To further enhance their appeal to the embedded market, AMD is working closely with ecosystem partners and leading ODMs and OEMs, including Cisco and IBM. For example, Cisco chose the AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 Series processor for one of its high-end firewall products due to its high compute performance, scalability, and high memory and I/O bandwidth.
IBM Storage Scale System 6000 is another example of the adoption of AMD Epyc Embedded 9005 processors in industrial applications. Designed to deliver speed, performance, and reliability for demanding enterprise AI workloads, this system benefits from the introduction of redundant paths for high data availability and robust connectivity options, which pair nicely with performance-intensive applications running on IBM Storage Scale System.
The 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 CPUs come in the SP5 socket form factor, which is compatible with the prior generation AMD Epyc Embedded 9004 Series, providing a simple upgrade path for customers.
The introduction of the 5th Gen AMD Epyc Embedded processors marks an important milestone in the evolution of embedded computing solutions. With their unparalleled performance, energy efficiency, and extended product lifecycle support, these CPUs are poised to revolutionize the way industries approach compute-intensive applications in networking, storage, and industrial edge environments, enabling faster data processing, improved system reliability, and increased operational efficiency.