EPYC is a line of server processors produced by AMD (Advanced Micro Devices). EPYC processors are designed for use in data centers and other high-performance computing applications.
EPYC processors are based on the same x86 architecture as AMD’s Ryzen and Athlon processors for desktop and laptop computers, but they are optimized for server workloads. EPYC processors have a large number of cores, high memory bandwidth, and support for advanced features like hardware-level virtualization and encryption.
The first generation of EPYC processors, known as EPYC 7001, was released in 2017. These processors were based on AMD’s “Zen” architecture and offered up to 32 cores and 64 threads per socket. The second generation of EPYC processors, known as EPYC 7002, was released in 2019 and offered up to 64 cores and 128 threads per socket.
In 2020, AMD released the third generation of EPYC processors, known as EPYC 7003. These processors are based on AMD’s latest “Zen 3” architecture and offer up to 64 cores and 128 threads per socket. The EPYC 7003 processors also have improved memory bandwidth and support for PCI Express 4.0.
EPYC processors are designed to compete with Intel’s Xeon processors in the server market. AMD has been able to gain significant market share in the server market in recent years due to the high performance and competitive pricing of its EPYC processors.
Overall, EPYC processors are a powerful and efficient option for data center and high-performance computing applications, and they have helped AMD become a major player in the server market.