Enabling the next-generation of embedded infrastructure, the AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 series processors are based on Zen 5 architecture, packing up to 16 x86 cores, 64MB of shared L3 cache, and DDR5 memory support. The configurable thermal design power (TDP) ranges between 45W and 75W. In addition, it also brings 28 lanes of PCIe Gen5 with an option to aggregate up to 16 PCIe lanes for high-speed Ethernet NICs, FPGAs, or networking ASICs. It offers up to 28 percent higher boost CPU frequency and 35 percent higher base CPU frequency at half the TDP compared to the Intel Xeon 6503P-B2 CPU, bringing both higher performance and lower total system cost.

AMD claims that the EPYC Embedded 2005 series is 2.4 times smaller than a comparable Intel Xeon 6500P-B solution, thanks to a highly integrated 40x40mm BGA package. Thanks to the small size, lower TDP, and higher clocks, the AMD EPYC Embedded 2005 series makes it ideal for the aforementioned networking, storage, and industrial systems.

AMD has included several key features, including Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) support, PCIe Hot Plug, and multi-SPI ROM, as well as AMD Infinity Guard security features with AMD Secure Processor, AMD Platform Secure Boot, and AMD Memory Guard.

According to the specification sheet, AMD is launching a total of three SKUs, AMD EPYC Embedded 2435, 2655, and the AMD EPYC Embedded 2875, a 75W flagship SKU with a 16-core/32-thread configuration and 3.0/4.5GHz clocks.