AMD has announced the launch of its new EPYC Embedded 2005 Series processors. Intended for embedded systemspromise high performance, energy efficiency, advanced reliability and security in a compact BGA size and uses in network, storage and industrial infrastructure systems that need uninterrupted operation.
AMD explains that AI-driven workloads are transforming the performance and efficiency requirements of embedded infrastructure systems. From network switches, routers, and DPU control planes to cold cloud storage, aerospace, and robotics applications, today’s embedded computing system architects must deliver higher compute density, power efficiency, and greater longevity in smaller, power-constrained designs.
EPYC Embedded 2005, features
EPYC Embedded 2005 processors offer high performance per watt and high I/O capacity in a 40mm × 40mm BGA package highly integrated, 2.4 times smaller than the Intel Xeon 6500P-B solutions that AMD compares them to. On the other hand, BGA packaging allows designers to optimize both system performance and cost by allowing for a higher density of I/O connections, shorter electrical paths for greater signal integrity, and superior thermal management.
AMD’s new processors are based on the manufacturer’s latest ZEN 5 architecture. It includes different versions up to 16 x86 processing cores, 64 Mbytes of shared L3 cache and TDP consumption between 45 W and 75 W watts. They include 28 lanes for the PCIe Gen 5 interface, so up to 16 PCIe lanes can be added to integrate high-speed Ethernet NICs, FPGAs, or network ASICs. Compatibility with memoria DDR5 provides increased memory bandwidth and a smooth migration path as DDR4 reaches the end of its life.
AMD promises a 24/7 always-on performance7 days a week, with up to 10 years of continuous operation. Extended product longevity and support also includes up to 10 years of component ordering and technical support, plus 15 years of software maintenance, helping to optimize design stability and long-term return on investment.
These processors have advanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features to proactively prevent and correct errors to minimize downtime and extend system life. Application-specific features, such as support for Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), PCIe Hot Plug, and multi-SPI ROM, improve design flexibility for networking and storage environments.
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