Extending its EPYC Embedded processors lineup, AMD has now launched the fourth-generation, AMD EPYC Embedded 8004 Series processors, which are designed for compute-intensive embedded systems, delivering performance for high-demand workloads while maximizing power efficiency in a compact form factor for space- and power-constrained applications.
The all-new AMD processor also integrates a comprehensive suite of embedded features to further enhance system performance and reliability. Engineered to excel in the most demanding embedded environments, the AMD EPYC Embedded 8004 Series claims to be perfectly suited for networking systems, routers, security appliances, enterprise and cloud warm/cold storage, and industrial edge applications, ensuring seamless handling of dynamic workloads.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 8004 Series processors harness the benefits of AMD “Zen 4c” cores to achieve new levels of core density and performance-per-watt. EPYC Embedded 8004 is the first processor series in the AMD embedded portfolio to integrate these cores, establishing a new benchmark for platform efficiency and innovation. This advancement enables hardware providers to design differentiated, energy-efficient platforms that deliver up to a 30% increase in performance-per-watt, in comparison to the previous generation, “Zen 3”.
Available in 1P configurations ranging from 12 to 64 cores (24 to 128 threads) and supporting up to 1.152TB DDR5 memory capacity (2 DIMMs/channel with 96GB DIMM size), with Thermal Design Power (TDP) profiles ranging from 70W to 225W, these processors are designed to meet diverse application needs.
The EPYC Embedded 8004 Series processors are engineered to handle data-intensive workloads with ease, thanks to their high-speed I/O connectivity (96 lanes PCIe Gen 5) and expansive memory bandwidth (6 channels of DDR5-4800). These features allow system designers to effortlessly connect SSDs, networking cards, and more components to create flexible and scalable system configurations.
They come in a compact, SP6 socket form factor that is 19% smaller than AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 Series processors, consuming less space while being energy efficient. And the devices are backed by long lifecycle support of seven years, helping system designers maintain platform longevity.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 8004 Series processors excel in data transfer capabilities, system reliability, and data retention. Key integrated features include:
· Direct Memory Access (AMD EPYC 4th Gen DMA): Designed to improve system efficiency and performance by offloading data transfers from the CPU, allowing cores to focus on critical application tasks.
· Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB): Enhances system reliability by enabling data exchange between two CPUs in active-active configurations via PCI Express (PCIe), enabling continued operation in case of a failure.
· DRAM Flush to NVMe: Helps ensure critical data is preserved by flushing it from DRAM to nonvolatile memory in the event of a power loss.
· Dual SPI Support: Enables the use of two SPI ROMs, one for the BIOS image and another for a secure bootloader, providing an added layer of security.
· Device Identity Attestation: Helps protect against unauthorized CPU upgrades by allowing cryptographic authentication of the processors.
Yocto Project Framework Support: Empowers customers to create a lightweight, optimized Linux OS for embedded systems.
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