AMD aims to increase cloud computing appeal with new chip

AMD’s latest addition to its high performance server grade processors, the 2nd Generation EPYC 7H12 boasts a 64 core/128 thread count. Sporting a base frequency of 2.6GHz, this chip is able to reach a boost ceiling limit of 3.3GHz and is rated at 280W TDP and performes better than the EPYC 7742 processor. Like the rest of the line up, the EPYC 7H12 is aimed at HPC customers who require the kind of computing power that is able to handle extremely intense workloads.

Several industrial titans have expressed faith in AMD’s server grade chips. Dell Technologies announced five new Dell EMC PowerEdge platforms powered by the 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor. IBM Cloud says that the 2nd Gen EPYC processors are able to meet the needs of IBM Cloud customer in improving cloud security, better memory bandwidth for big data and analytics workloads and core scaling and breakthrough performance for container workloads.

Nokia, announced that the 2nd Gen EPYC processors significantly accelerate its Cloud Packet Core system which helps service providers deliver converged broadband, IoT, and machine-type communication services for 5G. In testing, the company says its Cloud Packet Core system with
2nd Gen AMD EPYC provided a 2X increase in packet throughput compared to previous systems.

There is no doubt in the tech industry that AMD’s new generation chips have helped boost its appeal in the cloud computing industry. Just like the consumer market, the performance to
price ratio is difficult to ignore in this highly competitive area.