Chipmaker AMD has introduced the EPYC Embedded 4005 Series processors, designed for use in network security appliances and entry-level industrial edge servers that require real-time computing capabilities.
The processors, based on AMD’s “Zen 5” x86 architecture, integrate up to 16 cores and 32 threads in a 4-nanometer chiplet design. They support clock speeds and cache configurations intended for latency-sensitive workloads such as network packet processing and industrial control systems.
The EPYC Embedded 4005 line offers a configurable thermal design power (TDP) range of 65 to 170 watts, providing flexibility for embedded applications including next-generation firewalls. The processors also support AVX-512 instructions for AI inference workloads.
To address long-term deployment needs, AMD has committed to seven years of planned manufacturing availability. The processors include reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features such as DRAM error correction, on-chip ECC/parity, and PCIe error detection.
For integration, the EPYC Embedded 4005 uses the AM5 socket, consistent with other EPYC generations. This approach is intended to reduce design complexity, maintain x86 software compatibility, and support future upgrades.
Connectivity features include DDR5 memory support at 5600 MT/s with sideband ECC, and PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes and 11 root ports for networking, storage, and accelerators. The processors also include AMD Infinity Guard security technologies to help protect data.
