The AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 Series is the latest AMD invention in processors for embedded engineering and developing high-performance embedded computing used in various industrial and space applications, such as networking and storage designs. The processors are based on the latest and superior Zen 5 architecture, offering high performance, low power, connected, and reliable capability in a small form factor of BGA (Ball Grid Array).
The core of the EPYC Embedded 2005 Series is a performance per watt that is capable of being outstanding in conditions where power conditions, space conditions and thermal conditions are constrained. Systems based on these processors can be optimised to lower power consumption at a reasonable cost without affecting performance since the TDP range can be configured between 45 W and 75 W. The series can scale up to 16 x86-based Zen 5 cores with shared L3 cache to up to 64 MB to provide plenty of compute headroom to the designers.
The EPYC Embedded 2005 Series has one of the most impressive characteristics, namely the ability to offer high-speed connectivity, i.e. PCIe Gen5 lanes and support of DDR5 memory with ECC (Error-Correcting Code). The combination provides high data throughput rates, high system responsiveness and compatibility with current memory and I/O system needs, essential needs in networking infrastructure, storage controllers and rugged industrial systems. AMD has also built these processors for continuous, 24/7 operation with extended product lifecycle support, making them ideal for long-life embedded deployments where reliability is critical.
Real-world benchmarks of EPYC Embedded 2005 processors have demonstrated higher base and boost frequencies using half the power needed by some similar products, giving it advantages in the form of better performance density and lower total system prices. The AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 Series processors can support major operating systems, including Linux distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, Yocto-based builds) and Windows IoT, as well as major virtualisation platforms. The support offered by AMD is a long-term driver, firmware, and security, which is applicable in stable embedded and edge systems that can support long life.
The price of EPYC Embedded 2005 Series is not publicly shown and usually depends on configuration and volume, which is not revealed by AMD. The processors come in partners and OEMs offered by AMD, and have long-term access to up to 10 years and can be used in industrial and infrastructure applications. You can find out more information on the product page and blog, along with a product brief.
Sayantan Nandy