AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC processors will be integrated into Nokia’s Cloud Platform, marking a strategic move to enhance the performance and energy efficiency of next-generation telecom infrastructure. The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting the evolving demands of 5G networks with scalable and sustainable computing solutions.

Nokia’s decision to adopt AMD’s EPYC 9005 Series processors aims to boost the performance-per-watt ratio across its Cloud Platform, which plays a central role in running containerized workloads for 5G core, edge, and enterprise applications. These processors are expected to bring significant gains in compute power while also reducing energy consumption – an increasingly important consideration for telecom providers under pressure to scale efficiently and meet environmental goals.

Rising Complexity and Data Traffic

Telecom operators are facing rising complexity and data traffic as 5G deployment accelerates globally. This is driving demand for infrastructure that not only offers high throughput and low latency but also strong energy efficiency. AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC chips are designed to address these requirements, offering high core density and advanced power management features that help operators optimize their network performance without a corresponding rise in operational costs or carbon footprint.

Dan McNamara, senior vice president and general manager of AMD’s Server Business, said the partnership highlights how AMD’s latest EPYC processors deliver the scalability and efficiency required for modern telecom networks. Kal De, senior vice president of Product and Engineering at Nokia, emphasized that this expanded collaboration strengthens Nokia’s multi-vendor strategy in the 5G infrastructure space while advancing sustainability efforts across its product ecosystem.