AMD Launches EPYC 4005 Series Processors for Edge Computing
AMD has launched EPYC 4005 Series processors for Zen 5 CPUs catering to the edge market segment. With the new EPYC Embedded 4005 Series processors, AMD has opened a new family of CPUs tailored specifically to the burgeoning demand in the market for network security appliances and entry- level industrial edge servers. These processors are based on Zen 5 architecture and utilize the AM5 platform, which provides a scalable solution with long-term support.
Zen 5 Architecture and Performance Features
The EPYC Embedded 4005 series is engineered primarily for low-latency performance-critical tasks. Some of the crucial architectural features include:
- Core Design: Formed on a 4nm chiplet design with the "Zen 5" x86 architecture, supporting up to 16 cores and 32 threads.
- Cache: Up to 128 MB of L3 cache for processing speed with quick data management.
- TDP Range: Configurable TDP from 65 W to 170 W imparts the flexibility to match performance requirements with the corresponding efficiency.
- Instruction Set: Supporting AVX-512 instruction set optimizing performance for AI inference workloads.
Focus on Longevity, Reliability, and Integration
Long-term stability is of extreme importance to the embedded market. In this regard, the EPYC Embedded 4005 series has quite a few primary advantages of the platform:
- Longevity: AMD will ensure at least seven years of manufacturing availability for a long-term stable supply for deployment lifecycles.
- Reliability Features (RAS): Built-in RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features such as DRAM ECC accommodation, on-chip ECC/parity, and PCIe error detection.
- AM5 Socket: Supports a common platform through the AM5 socket, facilitating board design, providing a scalable architecture, and enhancing system development speed and faster time to market.
Advanced Connectivity and Security
These processors have been designed with the bandwidth and security sophistication needed for modern edge applications.
- Memory Support: DDR5 memory support at 5600 MT/s with sideband ECC.
- PCIe Support: Wide availability of PCIe Gen 5 with a total of 28 legacy lanes and 11 integrated root ports for high-speed networking, storage, and accelerators.
- Security: Includes aspects of built-in AMD Infinity guard security for protection of sensitive data and prevention of downtime.
With the launching of the EPYC Embedded 4005 Series, AMD expands its offereing in embedded markets by way of a setup that brings functionality together with the necessary long-term support and reliability demanded by these applications.
