AMD has formally launched the fourth-generation of its Epyc server processors for prime efficiency computing (HPC) within the knowledge heart, and all the highest OEMs confirmed up for the occasion.
Formally named the Epyc 9004 however generally referred to by its codename “Genoa,” the brand new chip relies on the fourth technology of AMD’s Zen microarchitecture and constructed on a 5nm manufacturing course of by TSMC.
Due to its chiplet design, which breaks the monolithic CPU into smaller “chiplets” which can be tied along with a excessive pace interconnect, Genoa has as much as 96 cores (double Intel’s greatest for the time being). The chiplets, with 16 cores every, are simpler to fabricate than a single 96-core CPU. Genoa contains the most recent I/O know-how, akin to PCI Specific 5.0, 12 channels of DDR5 reminiscence, and CXL 1.1.
“Within the enterprise, we see very robust adoption of Epyc,” mentioned AMD CEO Lisa Su throughout the Epyc launch occasion. “This 12 months we elevated our on-prem enterprise deployments by greater than 50 %, and we’re considerably rising the variety of Epyc-based options throughout the ecosystem. We’re on monitor to double the variety of options in 2023.”
OEMs present up for Epyc launch
AMD lined up a parade of OEMs which can be both saying new merchandise or supporting AMD.
HP Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri introduced six new platforms that includes Genoa processors, together with recently-announced ProLiants and its Cray EX supercomputers.
Dell Applied sciences introduced the subsequent technology of Dell PowerEdge servers with the Epyc 9004 sequence in one- and two-socket configurations. The brand new fashions can help as a lot as 50% extra processor cores in comparison with the earlier technology.
The PowerEdge R7625 is a two-socket, 2U platform designed for in-memory databases and different enterprise functions, whereas the PowerEdge R7615 is a one-socket, 2U server with a sooner reminiscence bandwidth than earlier generations. It’s designed to finish a number of jobs sooner with a smaller knowledge heart footprint.
The PowerEdge R6625 is a two-socket, 1U server designed for HPC workloads or operating a number of digital desktop infrastructure cases, whereas the PowerEdge R6615 is a one-socket, 1U server that gives extra digital machine density than earlier generations.
Supermicro introduced three new strains of Genoa-powered servers: GrandTwin, a multi-node structure answer with entrance and rear I/O, designed for optimum density and purpose-built for single-processor efficiency; CloudDC, a single-processor system designed for cost-effective service supply in cloud computing; and Hyper, enterprise-focused dual-processor servers masking a spread of computing, networking, storage, and I/O enlargement capabilities.
Lenovo’s server chief (who’s ex-Intel) Kirk Skaugen was there to speak up Genoa as nicely. Lenovo already made its Genoa bulletins in September when it launched a raft of latest merchandise.
New Azure cases
Su famous that each main cloud service supplier had deployed Epyc cases, and two had been available for the launch. Oracle was there to speak up its help for Genoa however made no announcement. Then there was Microsoft, the place Scott Guthrie, government vp of cloud and AI, introduced two new HPC digital machines on Azure powered by the 9004 processor.
First is an all-new HX sequence of VMs that includes 1.5TB of ultra-low latency reminiscence. These VMs are purpose-built to assist speed up Exploratory Knowledge Evaluation (EDA) operations. EDA refers back to the technique of performing preliminary investigations on knowledge in order to find patterns and spot anomalies, to test assumptions on statistics. Guthrie mentioned the brand new VMs provide an 80% efficiency enchancment over older cases.
Microsoft additionally launched its fourth technology of Azure HPC sequence digital machines, the HB sequence, that ship as much as two-and-a-half instances the efficiency of third-generation HB sequence, and as much as six instances the efficiency of HPC servers that prospects run of their on-premises environments. Each tje HX and HB sequence function 400 gigabit InfiniBand.
The HX and HB cases can be found for sign-up now.
Extra processors coming from AMD
Su closed out the occasion with a fast roundup of 2023 Epyc merchandise, beginning with Bergamo, a 128-core model of Genoa, and Genoa-X, which is the Genoa line with AMD’s V-Cache stacking know-how for L3 cache. Primarily, V-Cache stacks up L3 reminiscence just like how NAND flash reminiscence is stacked up, thus permitting for extra reminiscence in a smaller area.
Within the second half of the 12 months, AMD intends to launch Siena, a 64-core model of Genoa optimized for low energy use on the sting.
“Along with our dedication to CPUs, we’re additionally dedicated to being the companion of selection throughout the total spectrum of engines that you simply want within the knowledge heart. So that features our Intuition GPUs, our FPGAs, our adaptive SoCs, our smartNICs and our DPU merchandise. So you possibly can actually see that we now have the total spectrum of what you want,” Su mentioned in closing.
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