AMD unveils Zen 5c embedded processors, 9005 EPYC series optimized for edge computing

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The warranty of EPYC Embedded 9005 series CPUs has also been extended from five to seven years
 
AMD's Zen 5 architecture has officially entered the embedded market with the introduction of the EPYC Embedded 9005 series. The new chips take advantage of AMD's compact Zen 5c architecture, which is optimized for density-focused computing and edge tasks.

AMD is offering a wide gamut of SKUs to serve as many customers as possible, similar to previous generations. Core counts range from "entry-level" models offering just 8 CPU cores, all the way to its flagship Embedded 9965, offering 192 cores. Likewise, TDP ranges significantly depending on core count — the eight-core model is paired to a 125W TDP, while the 192-core behemoth goes up to a whopping 500W TDP to keep all the cores from getting too toasty.

The new Embedded 9005 series (with AMD's Zen 5c architecture) allegedly has 30 to 60% greater data processing throughput compared to the prior generation for networking and storage-focused workloads. The company also says Zen 5c cores offer an estimated 30% greater energy efficency than Intel's 6th Gen Xeon competitors.

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