AMD announced on the 15th that it has launched the AMD EPYC™ Embedded 9004 Series processor, which provides performance and energy efficiency for embedded systems.

The new 4th generation EPYC embedded processors based on the 'Zen 4' architecture are equipped with technologies and features for cloud and enterprise computing, as well as embedded networking, security, firewalls, and storage systems for industrial edge servers on the factory floor.

With this processor implemented through the 'Zen 4' 5nm architecture, AMD emphasized the expected benefits, such as speed, performance improvements, and reductions in overall system energy costs and TCO.

The entire product family consists of 10 processor models with 16 to 96 core configurations and 200 to 400 W TDP (Thermal Design Power) profiles. These diverse product configurations of the AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 series processors are said to be a suitable solution for embedded system OEMs diversifying their product portfolios based on performance and price options.

In addition, AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 Series processors are suitable for applications requiring enterprise-grade performance and security requirements, including enhanced security features that maintain a secure computing environment from power-on to execution and minimize threats.

Rajneesh Gaur, AMD Vice President and General Manager of the Embedded Solutions Group, stated, “The AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 Series processors, which support enterprise-grade reliability, are ideal for ‘always-on’ embedded systems that require power-optimized profiles, exceptional computing performance, and I/O flexibility,” adding, “With the launch of the EPYC Embedded 9004 Series processors, we can now bring data center-grade computing performance to embedded networking, security, storage, and industrial applications.”

The AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 series is being adopted by major OEMs and ODMs such as Siemens and Advantech. It is also scheduled to be deployed in networking fields, including next-generation firewalls and software-defined routers, as well as enterprise and cloud storage systems.

Siemens' new SIMATIC IPC RS-828A server is powered by the EPYC Embedded 9004 series processor. This system is designed for hyperconvergence infrastructure that supports various applications, including automotive manufacturing, 5G base stations, and IoT public clouds, and is useful for applications related to AI or advanced computing, such as visual tracking capabilities in the retail sector.

Thibault de Assi, General Manager of Siemens’ Business Line Industrial Computing, explained, “The AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 series processors adopted in the new high-performance data center-class servers provide stable performance and power efficiency that operate smoothly even in extreme temperatures, vibrations, and electromagnetic environments,” and stated, “We were able to secure expertise in industrial-grade products, where performance and efficiency are key factors, through AMD’s leadership in the data center sector.”

Meanwhile, Advantech’s new ASMB-831 server board, equipped with the HPC-7420 4U rackmount, provides five PCIe® Gen5 x16 slots and two PCIe Gen5 x8 slots, and features four double-deck cards capable of expanding up to 384GB (6 DIMMs) of DDR5 4,800MHz RDIMM. The ASMB-831 server board is designed for application in various fields supporting facial recognition, including smart cities and security surveillance.