The New AMD EPYC™ 8005 Server CPUs: Big Performance. Low Power. Small Footprint.

May 19, 2026

AMD EPYC 8005 Series

Meeting the Challenges of Scaling Compute in Space- and Power-Constrained Environments

As AI and automation workloads move to the edge, computing demands continue to rise, while power, space, and performance constraints in existing edge infrastructure remain the same.

AMD EPYC™ 8005 Server CPUs are designed to deliver big performance, low power, and a small footprint — a “triple threat” — to accelerate what’s possible across edge, telco, and cloud storage.

Single Socket. Triple Threat.

AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs deliver eight to 84, proven “Zen 5” cores in a remarkable 70 to 225 watt TDP, single-socket platform. Compared to our previous generation, AMD EPYC 8004 Server CPUs, these new CPUs deliver significant performance and efficiency improvements.

Compared to its 64-core predecessor, the new 84-core AMD EPYC 8635P Server CPU achieves 40% higher top-of-stack integer performance1 and 9.5% higher performance per watt.2

The gulf between AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs and competing x86 CPUs is even more stark. Within the same TDP class, the 84-core AMD EPYC 8635P delivers more than double the cores of the 40-core Intel® Xeon® 6716P-B at 10 watts lower TDP.3

84-core AMD EPYC 8635P Server CPUs versus 40-core Intel® Xeon® 6716P-B CPUs:

  • 2.1x the cores (84 vs 40)
  • 10 watts lower TDP (225W vs 235W)
  • 91% higher integer performance3

This significant leap in performance in a low-power, small-footprint socket design enables highly capable single-socket systems at the edge. Operators can consolidate workloads onto fewer, more efficient nodes that boost performance per watt, minimize infrastructure footprints, and help lower deployment and operating costs.

Leadership Top-of-Stack Performance and Efficiency

Compared with top-of-stack edge CPU alternatives, the AMD EPYC 8635P Server CPU delivers higher performance per watt4,5 — pairing DDR5 memory and PCIe® Gen 5 bandwidth with full x86 and AVX-512 compatibility. The result is a balanced mix of compute, memory, bandwidth, and connectivity purpose-built for dense edge deployments.

 

AMD EPYC™ 8635P Server CPU

Intel® Xeon® 6 6776P-B (Granite Rapids-D, P-core)

NVIDIA Grace™ CPU Superchip (Neoverse™ N2)

Performance per watt4

24,408 overall ssj_ops/watt

21,433 overall ssj_ops/watt

13,218 overall ssj_ops/watt5

Max core count

84 “Zen 5” cores – 168 threads

72 performance cores – 144 threads

144 Arm® cores – 144 threads (no SMT)

Max TDP

225 watts

325 watts

500 watts5

Instruction set

x86 with AVX 512

x86 with AVX 512

ARMv9-A, Neon SVE2 (4x128-bit SIMD)

Memory

6-channels of DDR5-6400, ECC

8-channels of DDR5-6400, ECC

Up to 960 GB LPDDR5X on-package, ECC

I/O

96 PCIe Gen 5 lanes

8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes

32 PCIe Gen 5 lanes

16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes

128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes in single-socket configuration

*AMD EPYC 8635P and Intel Xeon 6776P-B CPUs are single-socket CPUs. NVIDIA Grace GPU Superchip is a single-socket module comprised of two 72-core Grace CPUs and LPDDR5x memory.

A single-socket server built with an 84-core AMD EPYC 8635P Server CPU delivers 48% better integer performance per CPU watt per CPU dollar than a single-socket server built with a 72-core Intel Xeon 6776P-B CPU.6

Optimized for Constrained Edge Environments

AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs are optimized for applications in which space and power are at a premium, including telco, edge, and dense storage nodes. To help you meet deployment requirements across a wide range of power, space, and environmental constraints, these CPUs offer:

  • A single‑socket design for dense edge deployments that enables you to create innovative solutions and support demanding workloads with high performance at low power.  
  • Wide thermal operating ranges that support quiet, air‑cooled systems, helping you to deploy and operate servers where space and power are at a premium.
  • Features that enable OEM certification of NEBS‑compliant designs, helping OEMs deliver servers that can operate reliably and withstand harsh, outdoor, or environmentally challenging telco and edge deployments.

Fast, Low-Risk Modernization with x86 and Enterprise RAS

Modernizing edge infrastructure can introduce architectural risk, especially if power concerns are pushing you toward non-x86 alternatives. AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs are built on the same enterprise‑grade x86 foundation as our flagship AMD EPYC 9005 Server CPUs.

With a unified x86 ISA that includes AVX‑512 support, workloads can shift seamlessly from cloud to edge without rewriting code, recompiling, or re‑architecting applications. This enables fast deployment, easy qualification, and simplified support for telco, cloud storage, and edge applications.

Enterprise‑class reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) can reduce operational risk and bring data‑center‑class fault tolerance, uptime, and maintainability into power‑ and space‑constrained locations.

New Levels of Performance for Telco, Edge, and Cloud Storage

AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs are purpose-built to support new levels of performance and intelligence in telco, retail edge, and cloud storage. Early adopters are seeing impressive results.

Advancing vRAN and Telco at the Edge

In a recent blog post, I outlined how 84-core AMD EPYC 8005 CPUs will support the next phase of open and proprietary vRAN. This CPU density and energy efficiency are part of the story, but we’ve also added telco-specific optimizations to support the performance requirements of vRAN workloads, including compute-intensive Layer 1 (L1) processing.

Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) optimizations target L1 performance and can free up compute resources for additional Layer 2 (L2) processing by helping to reduce latency and accelerate forward-error-correction processing for 5G workloads. This preserves deterministic vRAN behavior, enables higher uplink throughput, and can add headroom for massive MIMO deployments.

In recent tests, Samsung deployed its multi-cell vRAN on a single server equipped with an 84-core AMD EPYC 8635P Server CPU. The results signal a major breakthrough in vRAN capabilities.

Samsung multi-cell vRAN test results7

54 Cell networks

9.5 Gb/s down

2.0 Gb/s up

In-Store AI for Mass-Market Retail

Shrinking AI model sizes and inference costs are making AI-powered technologies viable at the individual store level. With AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs, retailers can bring AI services to store technology using compact, air-cooled servers.

For example, WobotAI delivers intelligent video AI agents that operate on in-store servers running AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs. These agents transform existing camera infrastructure into continuous, in-store intelligence that helps retailers optimize layouts, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent execution across locations. AI agents can even assess store conditions, create tasks, and generate insights for staff.  

Better Bill of Materials for Cloud Storage

Storage node CPUs must balance power and cost constraints with the need for expansive I/O, ample memory, and compute headroom for latency-sensitive storage services. AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs strike that balance, leaving room in the system design to prioritize investment in SSDs and networking.

With up to 84 cores, AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs deliver performance for metadata-heavy control paths, cache-sensitive workloads, and the background CPU work that modern software-defined storage (SDS) platforms perform continuously. Strong performance per watt is vital, especially at high utilization, for improving throughput and managing energy consumption. Operators can scale up intelligently by consolidating SDS, virtualization, and security functions on fewer nodes, reducing power and cooling demands, and simplifying operations without sacrificing x86 continuity.

AMD EPYC 8005 CPUs are a solid choice for dense storage nodes:

  • Impressive compute headroom — up to 84 AMD “Zen 5” cores
  • 96 lanes of PCIe® Gen 5 for significant solid-state drive (SSD) and network-attached storage
  • Fast 6400MT/s DDR5 ECC memory — 6 channels, up to 3 TB total
  • x86 continuity from edge to core to cloud
  • Single-socket servers with the AMD EPYC 8635P Server CPU deliver ~1.23X CephFS RADOS throughput vs. the previous-generation AMD EPYC 8534P Server CPU8

Big Performance in a Low-Power, Small-Footprint CPU Unlocks Unprecedented Opportunities

This is the first time we’ve delivered this much x86 computing power in such a compact, energy-efficient design. Clearly, AMD EPYC 8005 CPUs are set to transform compute-intensive edge workloads like vRAN, intelligent edge services, and smart manufacturing.

Let’s not forget that these are enterprise-grade, data-center-level CPUs running on just 70 to 225 watts. While AMD EPYC 9005 Server CPUs remain our performance and efficiency leader for mainstream data center workloads, AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPUs give architects another tool in the kit: a lower-power, right-sized option for dense storage arrays, dedicated hosting, and any deployment where space, thermal, or power budgets call for a different balance.

We see immense potential with system builders, dedicated hosting providers, and businesses that need to scale their data centers efficiently and cost-effectively while creating headroom for AI and organic growth.

To learn more, visit the AMD EPYC 8005 Server CPU page. 

Footnotes
  1. 8xx5-012: SPECrate®2017_int_base comparison based on highest published scores from www.spec.org in respective product launch years.
    Results and configurations below are in the format of: [processor], [cores], [price], [TDP], [Memory Configuration], [SPECrate®2017_int_base score],[perf/core], [perf/CPU W], [perf/CPU $], [perf/CPU W/CPU $], [Link to score]
    1P AMD EPYC 8534P, 64C Total, 4950 USD, 200W, 384 GB (6 x 64 GB 4Rx4 PC5-4800B-R), 477, 7.453, 2.385, 0.096, 0.000482, https://spec.org/cpu2017/results/res2023q3/cpu2017-20230825-38646.html
    1P AMD EPYC 8635P, 84C Total, 5799 USD, 225W, 384 GB (6 x 64 GB DDR5-6400), 667, 7.94, 7.94, 0.115, 0.000511, https://spec.org/cpu2017/results/res2026q2/cpu2017-20260417-51352.html
    Normalized Results (Base = EPYC 8534P @ 1.000):
    Processor Score Perf/C Perf/W Perf/$ Perf/W/$
    EPYC 8534P (Base) 477 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
    EPYC 8635P 667 1.398 1.065 1.243 1.194 1.06098
    Variables effecting these specific results include but are not limited to system configurations, software versions and BIOS settings. SPEC®, SPEC CPU®, and SPECrate® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. See www.spec.org for more information.
  2. 8xx5-006: SPECpower_ssj®2008 comparison based on published scores from www.spec.org as of 05/10/2026
    Results and configurations below are in the format of: [processor], [cores], [price], [TDP], [Memory Configuration], [SPECpower_ssj®2008 score], [Link to score]
    1P AMD EPYC 8534P, 64C Total, 4950 USD, 200W, 192 GB (6 x 32 GB 2Rx8 PC5-4800B-R), 22287, https://www.spec.org/power_ssj2008/results/res2023q3/power_ssj2008-20230829-01306.html
    1P AMD EPYC 8635P, 84C Total, 5799 USD, 225W, 384 GB (6 x 64 GB DDR5-6400), 24408, https://spec.org/power_ssj2008/results/res2026q2/power_ssj2008-20260421-01571.html
    Normalized Results (Base = EPYC 8534P @ 1.000):
    Processor Score Normalized
    EPYC 8534P (Base) 22287 1.000
    EPYC 8635P 24408 1.095

    Variables effecting these specific results include but are not limited to system configurations, software versions and BIOS settings. SPEC®, SPEC CPU®, and SPECpower_ssj® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. See www.spec.org for more information.
  3. 8xx5-015: SPECrate®2017_int_base comparison based on published scores from www.spec.org as of 05/11/2026
    Results and configurations below are in the format of: [processor], [cores], [price], [TDP], [Memory Configuration], [SPECrate®2017_int_base score],[perf/core], [perf/TDP W], [perf/CPU $], [perf/TDP W/CPU $], [Link to score]
    1P Intel Xeon 6716P-B, 40C Total, 3584 USD, 235W, 128 GB (4 x 32 GB 2Rx8 PC5-6400B-R), 349, 8.725, 1.485, 0.097, 0.000414, https://spec.org/cpu2017/results/res2026q1/cpu2017-20260220-51103.html
    1P AMD EPYC 8635P, 84C Total, 5799 USD, 225W, 384 GB (6 x 64 GB DDR5-6400), 667, 7.94, 2.964, 0.115, 0.000511, https://spec.org/cpu2017/results/res2026q2/cpu2017-20260417-51352.html
    Normalized Results (Base = Xeon 6716P-B @ 1.000):
    Processor Score Perf/C Perf/W Perf/$ Perf/W/$
    Xeon 6716P-B (Base) 349 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
    EPYC 8635P 667 1.911 0.91 1.996 1.181 1.233675
  4. 8xx5-005: SPECpower_ssj®2008 comparison based on published scores from www.spec.org as of 05/19/2026
    Results and configurations below are in the format of: [processor], [cores], [TDP], [Memory Configuration], [SPECpower_ssj®2008 score], [Link to score]
    1P NVIDIA Grace CPU Superchip, 144C Total, 500W*, 480 GB (2 x 240 GB on chip), 13218, http://www.spec.org/power_ssj2008/results/res2024q3/power_ssj2008-20240515-01413.html  (*platform watt not directly comparable to CPU TDP)
    1P Intel Xeon 6776P-B, 72C Total, 5645 USD, 325W, 256 GB (8 x 32 GB DDR5-6400), 21433, http://www.spec.org/power_ssj2008/results/res2026q2/power_ssj2008-20260409-01569.html
    1P AMD EPYC 8635P, 84C Total, 225W, 384 GB (6 x 64 GB DDR5-6400), 24408, https://spec.org/power_ssj2008/results/res2026q2/power_ssj2008-20260421-01571.html
    Normalized Results (Base = Grace CPU Superchip @ 1.000):
    Processor Score Normalized
    Grace CPU Superchip (Base) 13218 1.000
    Xeon 6776P-B 21433 1.622
    EPYC 8635P 24408 1.847
    Variables effecting these specific results include but are not limited to system configurations, software versions and BIOS settings. SPEC®, SPEC CPU®, and SPECpower_ssj® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. See www.spec.org for more information
  5. EPYC-064: NVIDIA Grace Superchip “500W” value is based on NVIDIA-published specifications and reflects the full Grace Superchip module, which integrates two Grace CPU dies within a single package. This differs from AMD EPYC™ and Intel® Xeon® processors, which are single-die, single-socket CPUs. As a result, direct TDP comparisons may not represent like-for-like CPU configurations. Source: https://www.amax.com/nvidia-technical-whitepapers/
  6. 8xx5-004: SPECrate®2017_int_base comparison based on published scores from www.spec.org as of 05/11/2026
    Results and configurations below are in the format of: [processor], [cores], [price], [TDP], [Memory Configuration], [SPECrate®2017_int_base score],[perf/core], [perf/TDP W], [perf/CPU $], [perf/TDP W/CPU $], [Link to score]
    1P Intel Xeon 6776P-B, 72C Total, 5645 USD, 325W, 256 GB (8 x 32 GB 2Rx8 PC5-6400B-R), 634, 8.806, 1.951, 0.112, 0.000346, https://spec.org/cpu2017/results/res2026q2/cpu2017-20260406-51272.html
    1P AMD EPYC 8635P, 84C Total, 5799 USD, 225W, 384 GB (6 x 64 GB DDR5-6400), 667, 7.94, 2.964, 0.115, 0.000511, https://spec.org/cpu2017/results/res2026q2/cpu2017-20260417-51352.html
    Normalized Results (Base = Xeon 6776P-B @ 1.000):
    Processor Score Perf/C Perf/W Perf/$ Perf/W/$
    Xeon 6776P-B (Base) 634 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
    EPYC 8635P 667 1.052 0.902 1.52 1.024 1.479273

    Variables effecting these specific results include but are not limited to system configurations, software versions and BIOS settings. SPEC®, SPEC CPU®, and SPECrate® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. See www.spec.org for more information.
  7. 8xx5-017: Data provided by Samsung, source: Powerful, Efficient, and Fully Software-driven - YouTube. Results not independently verified by AMD. 
  8. 8xx5-011: Comparisons based on Phoronix Test Suite paid testing as of 05/19/2026
    Workload Config: CephFS RADOS Benchmark (Overall Geomean of 9 Tests): Write, Read, Random Read measuring Throughput (MB/s), Operations (IOPS), Latency (sec)
    Base: 1P AMD EPYC 8534P, reference system, 64 total cores, 6 x 32GB DDR5-4800MT/s Samsung M321R4GA0BB0-CQKMG, 2 x 3841GB SAMSUNG MZWLO3T8HCLS-00A07, 2 x Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5720 PCIe, Ubuntu 26.04, 7.0.0-14-generic (x86_64), GCC 15.2.0, Performance Determinism
    Compare 1: 1P AMD EPYC 8635P, reference system, 84 total cores, 6 x 64GB DDR5-5200MT/s Micron MTC40F2046S1RC64BDY QSFF, 2 x 3841GB SAMSUNG MZWLO3T8HCLS-00A07, 2 x Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5720 PCIe, Ubuntu 26.04, 7.0.0-14-generic (x86_64), GCC 15.2.0, Performance Determinism
    Results (Normalized, HIB Higher is Better):
    Metric Category EPYC 8534P (Base) EPYC 8635P
    Throughput (3 tests, MB/s) 1.000 1.233
    Operations (3 tests, IOPS) 1.000 1.206
    Latency (3 tests, sec) 1.000 1.246
    Overall (9 tests) 1.000 1.228

    Results may vary due to factors including system configurations, software versions and BIOS settings.

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