AMD Introduces "Zen 5c" EPYC Embedded Processors for Industrial Edge

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AMD Launches 5th Gen EPYC Embedded Processors for Networking, Storage, and Industrial Edge..

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Today 11 March 2025, AMD has unveiled its 5th Gen EPYC Embedded 9005 Series processors, designed for compute-intensive embedded systems.Here are some keypoints you have to know.

Key Features:

• "Zen 5c" Architecture: Utilizes the "Zen 5c" core architecture for higher throughput and energy efficiency.
• Performance: Supports 8 to 192 cores in a single socket, offering increased data processing throughput. Delivers up to a 1.3x increase in socket throughput and an estimated 1.3x better performance/Watt compared to competitors.
• Memory and Connectivity: Supports up to 6TB of DDR5 memory per socket and expanded I/O connectivity, including up to 160 PCIe Gen5 lanes with CXL 2.0.
• Extended Longevity: Designed for embedded markets, offering extended 7-year product manufacturing support and plan to extend design lifetime operation targets to 7 years.
• System Resiliency and Security: Features include NTB (Non-Transparent Bridging) for high availability, DRAM Flush to prevent data loss, and Dual SPI for a secure bootloader.
• Availability: Currently sampling with early access customers, with production shipments expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025.
• Target Applications: Ideal for network and security firewall platforms, storage systems, and industrial control applications.

These processors are designed to power next-generation networking, storage, and industrial edge applications with high performance and efficiency.

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