AMD launches Ryzen Embedded 5000 processor series
Recently, AMD officially announced the launch of the Ryzen Embedded 5000 processor series, designed for devices that prioritize energy efficiency, such as always-on firewalls, storage systems, and various network security devices. It is evident from the nomenclature that this series is based on the Zen 3 architecture and 7nm process. Prior to this, AMD’s Ryzen Embedded V3000 and EPYC Embedded 7000 series were also based on the Zen 3 architecture.
Contrasting with the 15W TDP of the Ryzen Embedded V3000 series, the Ryzen Embedded 5000 processor series has a higher TDP, ranging from 65W to 105W. The number of cores is also more abundant, with up to 16 cores and 32 threads. These processors feature 24 PCIe 4 lanes, support DDR4-3200 dual-channel memory, and provide ECC validation along with various security features. They can meet enterprise requirements for reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).
AMD has introduced four processors in this release: the 6-core 12-thread 5600E, the 8-core 16-thread 5800E, the 12-core 24-thread 5900E, and the 16-core 32-thread 5950E. The following are their detailed specifications:
| Model | CPU Cores | Threads count | CPU Base Freq (GHz) | CPU 1T Boost Freq (up to GHz1) | L3 CPU Cache (MB) | Nominal TDP (W) | DDR4 Channels | Max DDR4 rate (MT/s) (1DPC) | PCIe® Gen 43 Lanes | Socket |
| 5950E | 16 | 32 | 3.05 | 3.4 | 64 | 105 | 2 | 3200 | 24 | AM4 |
| 5900E | 12 | 24 | 3.35 | 3.7 | 64 | 105 | 2 | 3200 | 24 | AM4 |
| 5800E | 8 | 16 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 32 | 1002 | 2 | 3200 | 24 | AM4 |
| 5600E | 6 | 12 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 32 | 65 | 2 | 3200 | 24 | AM4 |
