AMD launches Epyc 8005. These new server chips prioritize efficiency and are designed to be perfectly suited for vRAN. They complement the Epyc 4005 and 9005 series.
AMD introduces the Epyc 8005 server processors, designed for virtual radio access networks (vRAN). The new chips combine high computing power with energy efficiency, helping telecom operators roll out their networks cost-effectively.
Efficiency
The Epyc 8005 processors, codenamed Sorano, are developed for demanding edge environments. They feature up to 84 cores per socket within a power consumption of up to 225 watts. This makes them suitable for telecom applications requiring high computing power, such as compute-intensive L1 processing in vRAN.
AMD knows that small inefficiencies can quickly add up in large-scale deployments. This can lead operators to choose single-socket CPU setups that deliver sufficient performance with low power consumption. The Epyc 8005 chips aim to stand out with their performance per watt and per dollar.
Expanding the range
Like the rest of AMD’s current server lineup, the Epyc 8005 CPUs are built on the Zen 5 architecture. They succeed the Epyc 8004 Siena and sit alongside the powerful Epyc 9005 chips for general-purpose servers. For more entry-level needs, AMD also offers the Epyc 4005 servers, launched in the middle of last year.