AMD launches EPYC 8005 telecom and edge server CPUs with 8 to 84 cores

AMD launched its EPYC 8005 processor range for telecom, edge and storage workloads, reported on May 20, 2026. The single-socket Zen 5 parts span eight to 84 cores with a 70 to 225 watt thermal design power. The range sits below the mainstream EPYC 9005 line and targets network and edge deployments rather than the core cloud server market.

• 8 to 84 cores, single-socket Zen 5 design
• TDP range 70 W to 225 W
• Targets telecom, edge and storage workloads
• Availability date and pricing not stated in the article