Terry KS AMD has introduced its new EPYC Embedded 2005 Series processors, designed to boost compute density, energy efficiency, and reliability for networking, storage, and industrial systems. The compact Zen 5–based processors target AI-driven workloads requiring high performance within power-constrained environments.
MALAYSIA, 11 DECEMBER 2025 – AMD has unveiled the AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 Series, its latest line of high-performance processors engineered for AI-driven networking, storage, aerospace, robotics, and industrial systems. As embedded workloads grow more complex and power-sensitive, the new processors aim to deliver superior performance density, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability in compact system designs.
Built on the Zen 5 architecture, the EPYC Embedded 2005 Series offers up to 16 x86 cores, 64 MB of shared L3 cache and configurable thermal design power ranging from 45W to 75W. The processors come in a compact 40mm × 40mm BGA package—2.4 times smaller than comparable Intel Xeon 6500P-B processors—allowing system architects to maximize compute capacity while reducing system footprint and cost.
AMD states that the processors deliver up to 28% higher boost CPU frequency and 35% higher base CPU frequency at half the TDP of the Intel Xeon 6503P-B, enabling greater performance per watt for dense and power-limited applications. The balance of compute power and energy efficiency positions the series well for networking switches, routers, DPU control planes, cold cloud storage, and industrial automation equipment.
Designed for 24/7 continuous operation, the EPYC Embedded 2005 Series supports 10 years of field use, along with long-term supply availability and extended software maintenance. Reliability, availability, and serviceability features proactively detect and correct errors, while optional features—including Baseboard Management Controller support, PCIe Hot Plug, and multi-SPI ROM—offer flexibility for specialized workloads.
Security is enhanced through AMD Infinity Guard technologies such as the AMD Secure Processor, Platform Secure Boot, and Memory Guard, helping protect data integrity in mission-critical deployments.
The new processors also support 28 lanes of PCIe Gen5 for high-speed connectivity and DDR5 memory for improved bandwidth and future scalability. Developers can leverage a broad open-source ecosystem, including support for Yocto, kernel drivers, and EDK II, simplifying integration and accelerating deployment timelines.
As embedded infrastructure systems increasingly rely on AI-driven workloads, AMD’s EPYC Embedded 2005 Series is designed to deliver the compute performance, robust security, and long-term reliability needed to power the next generation of connected and industrial solutions.