AMD has announced the release of its EPYC Embedded 8004 series processors, a part of the fourth-generation EPYC Embedded product line. These processors, built on the latest Zen 4c architecture, cater to embedded networks, security/firewall systems, storage systems in cloud and enterprise computing, and industrial edge servers in factory workshops.
Unlike last year's EPYC Embedded 9004 series, which is based on the Zen 4 architecture, the new EPYC Embedded 8004 series uses the "Siena" chips based on Zen 4c architecture. This new series has fewer cores, lower frequencies, and reduced power consumption requirements. It is designed for single-socket low-end servers, focusing on density and performance/power optimization to achieve higher energy efficiency, making it suitable for low total cost of ownership (TCO) and low-power servers. AMD's “embedded” designation typically implies a longer product lifecycle.
The first batch of EPYC Embedded 8004 processors offers configurations with 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, and 64 cores, supporting 24, 32, 48, 96, and 128 threads across six models, all with a "P" suffix indicating single-socket use. Base frequencies range from 2.3 GHz to 2.65 GHz, with boost frequencies between 3.0 GHz and 3.1 GHz. Thermal Design Power (TDP) varies from 100W to 200W, with configurable TDP ranging from a minimum of 70W to a maximum of 225W. These processors support six-channel DDR5-4800 memory with a maximum capacity of 1.152TB. Additionally, they feature 96 PCIe 5.0 lanes and 48 CXL v1.1+ lanes.
