AMD announces Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series processors with seven years of reliability

AMD has announced a new line of Zen5 CPUs, the Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series processors, designed for "industrial PCs, automation systems, and machine vision applications." AMD notes that its embedded lineup is designed to meet the "performance, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability" requirements of industrial computing applications. The new Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series ships with "seven years of product availability and reliability."

As for the lineup, it mirrors the specs and configuration of the desktop Ryzen 9000 Series, including X3D models that utilize the company's 3D V-Cache technology. The full lineup, which can be found below, includes the entry-level 6-core AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X processor, featuring a maximum frequency of 5.4 GHz and a TDP rating of 65W, and the flagship 16-core AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D processor, boasting a maximum frequency of 5.7 GHz and a TDP rating of 170W.

Like the desktop series, these Embedded variants are all built using the company's latest Zen 5 architecture, with support for PCIe Gen5, DDR5 memory, and are also based on the AM5 socket. It's unclear what separates these new CPUs from the non-Embedded counterparts, other than AMD confirming that they're designed for long-term use and reliability for at least seven years.

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AMD also notes that Ryzen PRO models are expected to launch later this year, offering up to 10 years of product availability and reliability. The PRO models will also benefit from enhanced integrated security features, including AMD Platform Secure Boot and memory encryption capabilities.

"Beyond performance and reliability, the Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series is engineered to give solution providers the flexibility and scalability they need to meet both today's and tomorrow's challenges. Expansive connectivity, including WiFi 6E, PCIe Gen 5, and high-speed I/O, makes it possible to design platforms that are not only powerful today but also adaptable to support future technologies. With compatibility through the AM5 socket and a broad range of SKUs, system architects can scale solutions to match diverse application requirements while keeping costs under control.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series delivers a platform built for endurance and innovation. By combining state-of-the-art performance-per-watt, robust reliability, and future-ready scalability, it empowers industrial and embedded system designers to create solutions that will stand the test of time."