AMD has introduced a new series of embedded processors, based on a familiar foundation, but with a notable twist. The new AMD EPYC Embedded 4005 series processors mirror their standard counterparts, but that is likely a good thing for embedded markets.
AMD EPYC Embedded 4005 Series SKUs
Here is the current SKU list:
| Name | CPU Base Freq. | CPU Max Freq. | # of CPU Cores | # of Threads | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD EPYC Embedded 4585PX | 4.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz | 16 | 32 | 170W |
| AMD EPYC Embedded 4565P | 4.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz | 16 | 32 | 170W |
| AMD EPYC Embedded 4545P | 3 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 16 | 32 | 65W |
| AMD EPYC Embedded 4465P | 3.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 12 | 24 | 65W |
| AMD EPYC Embedded 4345P | 3.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 8 | 16 | 65W |
| AMD EPYC Embedded 4245P | 3.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz | 6 | 12 | 65W |
Since you may be wondering how the new EPYC Embedded stack squares with the standard stack, here is that stack from our AMD EPYC 4005 Grado is Great launch piece.
Two facets of the new SKU stack jump out. First, is just how similar it is to the standard SKU stack. One of the big features of the EPYC Embedded families are their longer lifecycles. Desktop CPUs and even lower-end server CPUs often have finite lifetimes in the market. That is because manufacturers move the market to newer process technology and architectures over time. The EPYC Embedded 4005 family has a lifespan of at least 7 years so if a company designs it in today, in theory they can still get the parts in 2032. Or anothe way to think about it, 7 years ago in Ryzen terms was the Ryzen 2000 series, and we are now moving past the Ryzen 9000 series. These EPYC 4005 parts are based, in a large part, on similar architectures to the desktop parts, so long availability is key.
That brings us to the second facet which is the availability of the X3D part with 3D V-Cache in the AMD EPYC Embedded 4585PX. If you have an application that needs a lower power processor than a Genoa-X, and also smaller packaging and a lower cost, but you still need more cache per core, then this is a neat option. It also offers a high-cache embedded option where Intel does not have a direct competitor in the space.
Final Words
For folks that build embedded platforms, having these types of longer-lifespan parts is important. If you just wanted to learn about the EPYC 4005 series in general, then you can check out our article or video where we go over the new series in a lot of detail.
Can I expect these to be sold as SOC, finally having replacement for 3201/3251 ?
Now when will qnap release an epyc 16core server and they have a reasonable cost VM host platform.
But first they need to drop the ridiculous price for ecc ram.