AMD has introduced the 5th Gen AMD EPYC Embedded 9005 Series processors, designed for embedded markets that require high-performance computing, extended product longevity, system resiliency, and simplified application development.
These new CPUs range from 8 to 192 cores in a single socket, delivering up to 1.3x and 1.6x improvements in data processing throughput for networking and storage workloads, respectively. They retain compatibility with the SP5 socket, enabling a seamless upgrade from the EPYC Embedded 9004 series.
Supporting up to 6TB of DDR5 memory per socket and 160 PCIe 5.0 lanes with CXL 2.0, the series offers high-speed data transfer and storage expansion. AMD is working with OEMs and ODMs, including Cisco and IBM, to integrate these processors into enterprise solutions, such as high-end firewall products and AI-driven storage systems.
Key features include seven-year product manufacturing support for extended longevity, system resiliency enhancements like Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB) and DRAM Flush for fault tolerance and data protection, and security measures such as Dual SPI for secure boot authentication. Additionally, built-in support for the Yocto framework, SPDK, and DPDK streamlines embedded application development.
Early sampling is underway, with production shipments expected to begin in Q2 2025.
