AI-driven workloads are transforming the performance and efficiency requirements of embedded infrastructure systems. From networking switches, routers, and DPU control planes to cold Cloud storage, aerospace, and robotics applications, today’s embedded computing system architects must deliver higher compute density, energy efficiency, and extended longevity – within smaller, power-constrained designs.
AMD is addressing these evolving requirements with the introduction of the AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 Series processors, delivering high-performance, energy efficiency, and advanced reliability and security in a small BGA (ball grid array) footprint for network, storage, and industrial infrastructure systems requiring 24/7 operation.
Exceptional performance and efficiency in a compact design
AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 processors deliver strong performance per watt and I/O throughput in a highly integrated 40mm × 40mm BGA package, which is 2.4 times smaller than comparable Intel Xeon 6500P-B solutions. The BGA package enables designers to optimise both performance and system cost by allowing for a higher density of I/O connections, shorter electrical paths for increased signal integrity, and superior thermal management.
Powered by the proven “Zen 5” architecture, the series features up to 16 x86 cores and 64MB of shared L3 cache, along with configurable thermal design power (TDP) ranging between 45W and 75W with precise tuning for diverse thermal and power profiles.
EPYC Embedded 2005 processors provide up to a 28% higher boost CPU frequency and 35% higher base CPU frequency, at half the TDP of the comparable Intel Xeon 6503P-B2, enabling superior performance density and lower total system cost.
This balance of compute capability and power efficiency makes the AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 Series ideally suited for constrained networking, storage and industrial systems where every watt and millimetre count.
Built for reliability, security, and longevity
Engineered for 24/7 always-on performance, the AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 processors support up to 10 years of continuous field operation. Extended product longevity and support also include up to 10 years of component ordering and technical assistance, plus 15 years of software maintenance, helping to optimise design stability and long-term return on investment.
Advanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features proactively detect, prevent, and correct errors to minimise downtime and extend system lifespan. Application-specific features such as baseboard management controller (BMC) support, PCIe Hot Plug, and multi-SPI ROM enhance design flexibility for networking and storage environments.
AMD Infinity Guard security features—including AMD Secure Processor, AMD Platform Secure Boot, and AMD Memory Guard—help protect data integrity and system reliability in mission-critical deployments.
High-speed connectivity and open software ecosystem
The AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 processors deliver modular design flexibility and exceptional I/O throughput with 28 lanes of PCIe Gen5. Engineers can aggregate up to 16 PCIe lanes to integrate high-speed Ethernet NICs, FPGAs, or networking ASICs. DDR5 memory support provides higher memory bandwidth and a seamless migration path as DDR4 begins its end-of-life.
Developers also benefit from a rich open-source software environment, including upstream support for Yocto, kernel drivers, and EDK II (extended development kit), which simplifies integration and accelerate time to market.
Enabling the next generation of embedded infrastructure
As constrained networking, storage, and industrial workloads continue to evolve, the AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 processor with powerful Zen 5 cores, scalable I/O, and robust security and longevity, delivers the performance, power efficiency, and long-term reliability required for next-generation, AI-driven, connected systems.
