AMD Unveils EPYC 4005 Series Processors, Delivering Workload-Optimized Solutions for Entry-Level Enterprise
- EPYC 4565P demonstrates 1.83x better performance compared to Intel's Xeon 6300P
- Wide range of processor options from 6 to 16 cores with competitive pricing ($239-$699)
- Strong partner ecosystem including major companies like Lenovo, OVHcloud, and Supermicro
- Support for advanced technologies like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory
- Energy-efficient options with TDPs as low as 65W
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AMD's new EPYC 4005 CPUs target SMB market with strong price-performance metrics, potentially driving server market share gains.
AMD's new EPYC 4005 Series processors represent a strategic expansion of the company's enterprise product portfolio, specifically targeting the underserved small-to-medium business (SMB) and cloud hosting segments. These processors leverage the Zen 5 architecture on the AM5 socket platform, creating a cost-optimized solution while maintaining enterprise-class features.
The performance claims are particularly notable - AMD states their 16-core EPYC 4565P outperforms Intel's competing Xeon 6300P by
What's most compelling about this launch is the partner ecosystem AMD has assembled. Support from major OEMs like Lenovo and Supermicro, alongside cloud providers like OVHcloud and Vultr, indicates strong initial adoption. This partner network is crucial for penetrating the enterprise market where buying decisions often prioritize vendor relationships and solution reliability.
The product segmentation is thoughtfully executed, with six models ranging from 6 to 16 cores and varying thermal designs from 65W to 170W. This allows customers to optimize for various workloads and deployment environments. The top-end 4585PX model with doubled L3 cache (128MB) demonstrates AMD's understanding of memory-sensitive workload requirements in modern server environments.
With clock speeds reaching up to 5.7GHz boost frequencies, AMD is clearly emphasizing single-threaded performance alongside multi-core capabilities - a balanced approach that acknowledges the diverse workloads of the target market. The incorporation of modern technologies like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 future-proofs these platforms for emerging workloads, including AI inference at the edge.
— AMD EPYC 4005 Processors provide a compelling balance of performance, dependability and efficiency in an affordable, easy-to-deploy platform —
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the launch of AMD EPYC™ 4005 Series processors. These purpose-built processors enable right-sized solutions with enterprise-class features and leadership performance for small and medium businesses and hosted IT service providers.
AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs deliver the performance, features and efficiency growing businesses need to power everything from enterprise applications and virtualized environments to dedicated, all-day hosted services in the cloud. Utilizing the same proven and widely deployed AM5 socket used for the AMD EPYC 4004 Series CPUs, the EPYC 4005 Series delivers an innovative compute solution for a broad set of enterprise-class form factors like servers, blades and towers. In testing on the Phoronix test suite, the EPYC 4565P 16-core bests the top-of-stack 6th generation Intel Xeon 6300P by 1.83x1.
“Growing businesses and dedicated hosters often face significant constraints around budget, complexity, and deployment timelines,” said Derek Dicker, corporate vice president, Enterprise and HPC Business Group, AMD. “With the latest AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs, we are delivering the right balance of performance, simplicity, and affordability, giving our customers and system partners the ability to deploy enterprise-class solutions that solve everyday business challenges.”
Exceptional Performance and Cost-Efficient Operation
AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors enable a wide array of broadly deployed enterprise solutions and are supported by leading partners and customers including Altos, ASRock Rack, Gigabyte, Lenovo, MiTAC, MSI, New Egg, OVHcloud, Supermicro and Vultr.
"With AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors, Lenovo is providing tailored solutions that prepare small businesses for the AI era,” said Senthil Reddy, Executive Director of Product Management for Infrastructure Solutions Group, Lenovo. “Together, we’re enabling cost-effective, reliable systems that provide enterprise-class features for growing businesses.”
“The AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs deliver the compute performance and energy efficiency that our customers have come to expect, in a streamlined platform that supports cost-effective, always-on services,” said Yaniv Fdida, Chief Product and Technology Officer, OVHcloud. “Coupled with OVHcloud’s Open and Trusted Cloud infrastructure, these solutions provide outstanding performance price ratio and scalability for innovative and demanding workloads.”
“We’re excited to expand our portfolio with systems powered by AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors, bringing new levels of value to customers seeking efficient, cost-optimized performance,” said Vik Malyala, President & Managing Director EMEA, SVP, Technology & AI, Supermicro. “From our 3U MicroCloud multi-node platforms to our 1U and 2U mainstream server families, these solutions offer a compelling mix of performance, power efficiency, and deployment flexibility. With support for technologies like PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory, we’re enabling IT administrators to deliver more services at lower latency.”
“Vultr is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Bare Metal and Cloud Compute instances featuring AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors,” said J.J. Kardwell, CEO of Vultr. “The AMD EPYC 4005 Series provides straightforward deployment, scalability, high clock speed, energy efficiency, and best-in-class performance. Whether you are a business striving to scale reliably or a developer crafting the next groundbreaking innovation, these solutions are designed to deliver exceptional value and meet demanding requirements now and in the future.”
Model | “Zen 5” Cores / Threads | L3 Cache (MB) | Default TDP (W) | FBase (GHz) | FMax Boost (GHz)2 | Price (1KU, USD) | |
4565P | 16 / 32 | 64 | 170 | 4.3 | 5.7 | ||
4545P | 16 / 32 | 64 | 65 | 3.0 | 5.4 | ||
4465P | 12 / 24 | 64 | 65 | 3.4 | 5.4 | ||
4345P | 8 / 16 | 32 | 65 | 3.8 | 5.5 | ||
4245P | 6 / 12 | 32 | 65 | 3.9 | 5.4 | ||
4585PX | 16 / 32 | 128 | 170 | 4.3 | 5.7 |
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1 E4K-021: Geometric Mean of 416 results based on Phoronix Test Suite paid testing as of 04/01/2025.
1P 16C AMD EPYC 4565P-powered server (170W TDP,
1P 8C Intel Xeon 6369P-powered server (95W TDP,
Model Geomean Rel2488 Rel6369P
6369P 233.101 1.036 1.000
4565P 426.123 1.894 1.828
AMD 1Ku pricing and Intel ARK.intel.com specifications and pricing as of 4/01/2025. Testing not independently verified by AMD.
2 EPYC-018: Max boost for AMD EPYC processors is the maximum frequency achievable by any single core on the processor under normal operating conditions for server systems.
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