This year we expect not only the Ryzen 7000 with Zen 4 architecture, but also server processors under the same architecture, baptized under the code name AMD Genoa. Continuing the tradition of Italian cities after Rome and Milan. Well, not so long ago its first images and specs were leaked. What’s New for AMD’s Next Server and Data Center Processor?
Compatible with the SP5 socket, we will see two processors for servers from AMD: on the one hand, the EPYC 7004 or also known as AMD Genoa. On the other hand, AMD Bergamo. The first using the Zen 4 architecture in a configuration of 96 cores and therefore 12 CCD Chiplets. Of the second in cambo, it’s said to use a derivative of the architecture called Zen4c, in a 128-core configuration and optimized for cloud computing.
Well, considering we’ve already seen preview photos of the Ryzen 7000 and AMD has confirmed a simultaneous launch of upcoming PC processors and AMD Genoa processors for servers. It must be said that we quite missed having the first images of its counterpart for the servers. In particular to see if the architectural leaks have been confirmed in the end.
This is what AMD’s next server processor looks like
For the first time, we can see the first images of AMD’s next server processor, under the code name Genoa, placed on a motherboard. This one will be made up of 96 Zen 4 cores and will have a 24-subchannel DDR5 configurationso we are talking about this on the motherboard there will be 12 DIMMs in total. A figure that may seem exaggerated, but we must remember that this is a processor for servers and not for home computers. At this time, it’s unclear if we’ll see a workstation or Threadripper version of the EPYC 7004if so, it will use a different socket.
Information about the socket had already been leaked during last year’s GIGABYTE leak, with which we were also able to learn new details about AMD’s Zen 4 architecture. Its appearance therefore does not surprise us, since as we can see, the new socket of the SP5 processor retains its specifications. With dimensions of 7.5 cm high and 7.2 cm wide, which allow it to house a powerful processor of 96 cores and 192 threads in totalI. Although it is rather in its highest configuration and versions with configurations as small as 16 cores are expected.
As for a version with V-Cache, AMD has yet to confirm its existence, but if it does, we’re sure it will use the same socket. Additionally, the higher bandwidth of DDR5 brings with it the issue of higher latency, which is detrimental to some applications. Moreover, it is rumored that this could appear with Bergamo. Although it’s more speculation today, after all, what matters is that we already have the first real photo of AMD Genoa on a motherboard.
