In the dynamic world of industrial and edge computing, reliable processing power, strong connectivity, and long-term stability are key. The AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 7000 Series processors remain a significant contender for embedded performance, integrating Zen 4 architecture and RDNA™ 2 graphics. These processors bring their advanced 5nm core architecture and integrated graphics to industrial PCs, edge servers, machine vision, robotics, and network security appliances, making them a strong choice for current edge computing solutions.
Key Highlights of the Ryzen Embedded 7000 Series
● Zen 4 Core Architecture
At its core, the Ryzen Embedded 7000 leverages AMD’s Zen 4 CPU core, built on a 5nm process. With up to 12 cores and 24 threads, this architecture delivers industry-leading IPC improvements, enhanced energy efficiency, and the processing power essential for demanding tasks like AI inference, real-time monitoring, and control systems.
● Integrated AMD RDNA™ 2 Graphics
A standout feature is the integrated Radeon graphics, powered by AMD’s RDNA™ 2 architecture. This eliminates the need for a discrete GPU in many scenarios, ideal for designers focused on simplifying system cooling, cutting BOM costs, and maximizing PCIe lane availability. Supporting up to four independent displays, it's perfect for HMI terminals, operator consoles, and machine interfaces in industrial settings.
● PCIe® Gen 5 and Flexible I/O
The Ryzen Embedded 7000 Series provides 28 on-chip PCIe lanes, including 24 lanes of PCIe Gen 5. Optional expansion adds up to 12 lanes of PCIe Gen 4 and 8 lanes of PCIe Gen 3 or SATA when paired with the AMD 600 Series chipset. This makes it an exceptionally I/O-rich embedded platform, ready for high-speed storage, networking, and accelerator integration.
● DDR5 Memory with ECC
Support for dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 5200MT/s with error correcting code (ECC) ensures reliable, high-bandwidth data handling. This is critical for robotic systems, autonomous machines, and real-time analytics where both speed and data integrity are essential.
Ready for Secure, Scalable Edge Networking
The AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 7000 Series is perfectly suited for demanding network security applications thanks to its robust performance and advanced features:
● High Core Count & Thread Support: With up to 12 Zen 4 cores and 24 threads, these processors effortlessly manage intensive network packet inspection, deep packet analysis, encryption/decryption, and simultaneous security tasks, avoiding performance bottlenecks.
● PCIe 5.0 for High-Speed Networking: Ample PCIe 5.0 lanes are crucial for connecting multiple high-speed network interfaces (e.g., 10GbE to 100GbE NICs). This enables rapid data throughput vital for modern network security appliances, minimizing latency and maximizing data flow efficiency through firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN gateways.
● Integrated Graphics for Management: While not directly processing packets, the integrated RDNA™ 2 graphics can power local console displays for system configuration, monitoring dashboards, and security management GUIs. This eliminates the added cost and complexity of a discrete GPU.
● ECC Memory for Data Integrity: In network security, data integrity is paramount. ECC memory detects and corrects memory errors, preventing potential crashes or data corruption that could compromise security operations.
● Long-Term Availability: Network security solutions often demand extended product lifecycles. The planned 7-year product availability ensures stability and simplifies inventory management for manufacturers of security appliances.
Network Appliance Powered by AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 7000 Series Processors
The NCA-4310 is Lanner’s next-generation 1U desktop network appliance, built on the AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 7000 Series processors. Featuring up to 12 cores, support for the AM5 socket, DDR5 memory, and PCIe Gen5 lanes, the NCA-4310 is designed to handle compute-intensive tasks such as network security, SD-WAN, and AI inference at the edge.
Engineered for flexibility and high performance, the NCA-4310 offers 4x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 10x GbE/10GbE LAN ports, dual storage options, and a PCIe Gen5 x8 expansion slot for add-on cards such as AI accelerators or additional NICs.