AMD

Multi-Core Performance from Desktop Builds to Data Center Racks

AMD's Ryzen and EPYC architectures deliver industry-leading multi-core performance and performance-per-watt efficiency for workloads that punish processors unable to scale core counts without sacrificing clock speed. The lineup spans desktop CPUs, workstation chips, and server processors alongside Radeon graphics cards, covering every tier from budget office PCs to dense virtualization hosts. Build AMD systems alongside motherboards and cooling solutions for complete, optimized configurations.

AMD for Every Build

• Gaming and streaming PCs — Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors on the AM5 platform handle AAA titles and simultaneous OBS streaming without frame drops, while Radeon GPUs deliver competitive rasterization and ray tracing performance
• Content creation workstations — Ryzen 9 and Threadripper PRO processors with massive thread counts accelerate video editing in Premiere and DaVinci Resolve, 3D rendering in Blender, and CAD modeling in SolidWorks
• Server and virtualization infrastructure — EPYC processors support high-density VM hosts, database servers, and HPC clusters with up to 128 cores per socket, eight-channel DDR5, and 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes
• Budget office and classroom PCs — Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5 APUs with integrated Radeon graphics deliver capable everyday computing without a discrete GPU, reducing build cost and power consumption

Ryzen vs. EPYC: Choosing the Right Platform

AMD Ryzen processors target desktop and workstation builds on the AM5 platform, offering strong single-thread performance and integrated graphics on select SKUs for responsive everyday computing and gaming. EPYC processors are purpose-built for server and data center environments, featuring eight-channel DDR5 memory, 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and hardware-level security through AMD Infinity Guard. Selecting between the two comes down to whether the build prioritizes clock speed and desktop responsiveness or core density, memory bandwidth, and enterprise-grade reliability features like ECC support and RAS capabilities.

AMD Product Lineup

• Desktop and Server Processors — Ryzen 3, 5, 7, 9 for AM5 desktops and EPYC for SP5 server platforms
• Radeon Graphics Cards — AMD Radeon GPUs for gaming, content creation, and professional visualization
• PC Components — cases, power supplies, RAM, and storage to complete AMD desktop and workstation builds
• Servers — rack and tower servers from HPE and ASUS supporting AMD EPYC processors

Related Processors and Components

• Intel — compare Intel Core and Xeon processors for desktop, workstation, and server builds
• GIGABYTE — GIGABYTE motherboards and graphics cards optimized for AMD Ryzen and Radeon
• Power Supplies — PSUs sized for AMD Ryzen and Radeon system power requirements