AMD has announced the official launch of its new EPYC 4005 Series of processors, a line of chips specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as IT service providers looking for enterprise performance on affordable, efficient, and easy-to-deploy platforms.
Based on the Zen 5 architecture and the popular AM5 socket, the new EPYC 4005 offers an ideal balance of performance, reliability, and operational cost, making them an attractive solution for servers, blades, and towers that must meet growing demands in virtualized environments, business applications, and continuously used cloud services.
Performance and efficiency for growth
The flagship model, the EPYC 4565P, features 16 cores and 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, a base frequency of 4.3 GHz, and a boost of up to 5.7 GHz, with a TDP of 170 W. According to internal tests in the Phoronix Test Suite, this model outperforms the 6th generation Intel Xeon 6369P by up to 1.83 times, a figure that reinforces AMD’s competitive position in the entry-level enterprise server segment.
The range is completed with models ranging from the 6 cores of the 4245P to the 4585PX, which offers 128 MB of L3 cache and similar peak performance to the 4565P, but with additional features for more demanding workloads.
| Model | Cores / Threads | L3 Cache | TDP (W) | Base Frequency (GHz) | Boost Frequency (GHz) | Price (1KU USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4565P | 16 / 32 | 64 MB | 170 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 589 $ |
| 4545P | 16 / 32 | 64 MB | 65 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 549 $ |
| 4465P | 12 / 24 | 64 MB | 65 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 399 $ |
| 4345P | 8 / 16 | 32 MB | 65 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 329 $ |
| 4245P | 6 / 12 | 32 MB | 65 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 239 $ |
| 4585PX | 16 / 32 | 128 MB | 170 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 699 $ |
Ecosystem support and immediate deployment
The new EPYC 4005 series is already being adopted by manufacturers and global providers such as Supermicro, Lenovo, ASRock Rack, Gigabyte, Altos, MiTAC, MSI, OVHcloud, and Vultr, who are preparing to integrate it into platforms ranging from 3U multi-node MicroCloud systems to conventional 1U and 2U servers.
OVHcloud, for instance, highlights the combination of energy efficiency and performance of these chips in its open and trusted cloud infrastructure, ideal for demanding workloads. Supermicro emphasizes support for key technologies like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory, essential for maintaining low latency and scaling services rapidly.
Meanwhile, Vultr has announced the immediate availability of Bare Metal and Cloud Compute instances with the new EPYC 4005, which will enable developers and companies to scale cost-effectively without sacrificing speed or reliability.
Business solutions ready for the AI era
Although positioned in the entry-level range, the EPYC 4005 processors offer features typical of high-end solutions: high frequencies, energy efficiency, and support for cutting-edge technologies, all on an accessible platform for growing businesses or providers that require scalability without complexity.
“We are offering the right balance of performance, simplicity, and affordability,” stated Derek Dicker, corporate vice president of the Enterprise and HPC area at AMD. “These processors enable the implementation of complete enterprise solutions that address everyday challenges without compromising the future.”
With this new family, AMD strengthens its commitment to accessible innovation, opening the door for more companies to benefit from cutting-edge server technology without resorting to disproportionate investments. The EPYC 4005 series thus becomes a solid and cost-effective option for those seeking power with purpose.
Source: AMD