AMD Unleashes EPYC Embedded 4005 on AM5 Platform

AMD has announced the launch of the EPYC Embedded 4005 series of embedded processors. It is based on AMD's proven server technology and is specifically designed to meet the growing real-time computing performance needs of network security equipment and entry-level industrial edge servers. It features characteristics such as low latency, high energy efficiency, long life, and cost-effectiveness to optimize system costs and meet the demands of growing deployment lifecycles.


The EPYC Embedded 4005 series supports the AM5 platform and is manufactured using a 4nm process. It can provide up to 16 cores and 32 threads, is equipped with a maximum of 128MB of L3 cache, and supports the AVX-512 instruction set, which can maximize multi-threaded performance, achieve lightning-fast data management, and enhance the efficiency and performance of AI inference workloads. It is also performance-optimized for latency-sensitive tasks such as network packet processing and industrial real-time control systems. Within a configurable TDP range of 65W-170W, it allows customers to balance performance and efficiency according to their specific embedded use cases.

It supports DDR5 memory at a rate of 5200 MT/s with a 128-bit width and ECC support, ensuring high throughput and reliability.

It supports the PCIe 5.0 standard, possessing 28 lanes and 11 root ports, enabling designers to easily integrate high-speed networking, storage, and accelerators.

It has built-in AMD Infinity Guard security features, which help protect sensitive data from today's complex attacks and prevent downtime.

Embedded solutions require more than just performance; they also need longevity, stability, and resilience. For this reason, the EPYC Embedded 4005 series offers a planned production cycle of up to seven years to ensure supply stability, while also having built-in RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability) features to maximize runtime stability.


AMD stated that the EPYC Embedded 4005 series of embedded processors delivers industry-leading performance-per-watt. By leveraging advanced security and connectivity features, high-frequency cores equipped with large L3 cache, and a longer product lifecycle, it fulfills its commitment to the embedded market.