5th Gen AMD EPYC Processors Deliver Leadership Performance for Google Cloud C4D and H4D Virtual Machines
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has announced that Google Cloud's new C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) are now powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors. The C4D instances demonstrate up to 80% higher throughput/vCPU compared to previous generations, leveraging AMD's 'Zen 5' architecture advancements.
The H4D instances, specifically optimized for HPC workloads, feature AMD EPYC CPUs with Cloud RDMA, enabling efficient scaling up to tens of thousands of cores. These VMs are designed to handle various workloads, from data analytics and web serving to high-performance computing and AI.
Both C4D and H4D virtual machines are currently available in preview, with general availability expected later this year across multiple global regions.
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) ha annunciato che le nuove macchine virtuali (VM) C4D e H4D di Google Cloud sono ora alimentate dai processori AMD EPYC di 5ª generazione. Le istanze C4D mostrano fino a un 80% di throughput/vCPU superiore rispetto alle generazioni precedenti, sfruttando i progressi dell'architettura 'Zen 5' di AMD.
Le istanze H4D, ottimizzate specificamente per i carichi di lavoro HPC, presentano CPU AMD EPYC con Cloud RDMA, che consentono una scalabilità efficiente fino a decine di migliaia di core. Queste VM sono progettate per gestire vari carichi di lavoro, dall'analisi dei dati e il web serving al calcolo ad alte prestazioni e all'IA.
Entrambe le macchine virtuali C4D e H4D sono attualmente disponibili in anteprima, con disponibilità generale prevista entro la fine dell'anno in diverse regioni globali.
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) ha anunciado que las nuevas máquinas virtuales (VM) C4D y H4D de Google Cloud ahora están impulsadas por procesadores AMD EPYC de 5ª generación. Las instancias C4D demuestran hasta un 80% más de rendimiento/vCPU en comparación con generaciones anteriores, aprovechando los avances de la arquitectura 'Zen 5' de AMD.
Las instancias H4D, específicamente optimizadas para cargas de trabajo HPC, cuentan con CPUs AMD EPYC con Cloud RDMA, lo que permite una escalabilidad eficiente de hasta decenas de miles de núcleos. Estas VM están diseñadas para manejar diversas cargas de trabajo, desde análisis de datos y servicio web hasta computación de alto rendimiento e IA.
Tanto las máquinas virtuales C4D como H4D están actualmente disponibles en vista previa, con disponibilidad general esperada para finales de este año en múltiples regiones globales.
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD)는 Google Cloud의 새로운 C4D 및 H4D 가상 머신(VM)이 이제 5세대 AMD EPYC 프로세서로 구동된다고 발표했습니다. C4D 인스턴스는 이전 세대에 비해 최대 80% 더 높은 처리량/vCPU를 보여주며, AMD의 'Zen 5' 아키텍처 발전을 활용합니다.
H4D 인스턴스는 HPC 워크로드에 최적화되어 있으며, Cloud RDMA를 갖춘 AMD EPYC CPU를 특징으로 하여 수만 개의 코어까지 효율적으로 확장할 수 있습니다. 이러한 VM은 데이터 분석, 웹 서비스, 고성능 컴퓨팅 및 AI 등 다양한 워크로드를 처리하도록 설계되었습니다.
C4D 및 H4D 가상 머신은 현재 미리보기로 제공되며, 올해 말 여러 글로벌 지역에서 일반적으로 사용 가능할 것으로 예상됩니다.
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) a annoncé que les nouvelles machines virtuelles (VM) C4D et H4D de Google Cloud sont désormais alimentées par des processeurs AMD EPYC de 5e génération. Les instances C4D montrent jusqu'à 80 % de débit/vCPU supérieur par rapport aux générations précédentes, tirant parti des avancées de l'architecture 'Zen 5' d'AMD.
Les instances H4D, spécifiquement optimisées pour les charges de travail HPC, disposent de processeurs AMD EPYC avec Cloud RDMA, permettant une mise à l'échelle efficace jusqu'à des dizaines de milliers de cœurs. Ces VM sont conçues pour gérer divers types de charges de travail, allant de l'analyse de données et du service web au calcul haute performance et à l'IA.
Les machines virtuelles C4D et H4D sont actuellement disponibles en aperçu, avec une disponibilité générale prévue d'ici la fin de l'année dans plusieurs régions du monde.
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) hat angekündigt, dass die neuen virtuellen Maschinen (VMs) C4D und H4D von Google Cloud jetzt mit 5. Generation AMD EPYC Prozessoren betrieben werden. Die C4D-Instanzen zeigen bis zu 80% höheren Durchsatz/vCPU im Vergleich zu vorherigen Generationen und nutzen die Fortschritte der 'Zen 5'-Architektur von AMD.
Die H4D-Instanzen, die speziell für HPC-Workloads optimiert sind, verfügen über AMD EPYC-CPUs mit Cloud RDMA, die eine effiziente Skalierung auf Zehntausende von Kernen ermöglichen. Diese VMs sind darauf ausgelegt, verschiedene Workloads zu bewältigen, von Datenanalysen und Web-Hosting bis hin zu Hochleistungsrechnen und KI.
Sowohl die C4D- als auch die H4D-virtuellen Maschinen sind derzeit in der Vorschau verfügbar, mit einer allgemeinen Verfügbarkeit, die später in diesem Jahr in mehreren globalen Regionen erwartet wird.
- 80% performance improvement in throughput/vCPU for C4D instances
- Expansion of AMD EPYC presence in major cloud provider (Google Cloud)
- Scalability up to tens of thousands of cores for HPC workloads
- New instances still in preview phase, not yet generally available
Insights
Google Cloud's adoption of AMD's 5th Gen EPYC processors marks a significant competitive advancement for AMD in the data center market. The performance claims are particularly impressive –
What's strategically important is Google's dual implementation across both general-purpose (C4D) and high-performance computing (H4D) workloads. This demonstrates the versatility of AMD's server offerings and positions them to capture share across multiple cloud computing segments simultaneously. The mention of AI inference capabilities in the C4D instances is especially noteworthy as it extends AMD's reach into the rapidly growing AI workload space.
The Cloud RDMA capability in H4D instances enabling efficient scaling up to "tens of thousands of cores" suggests Google is preparing extremely large-scale AMD-powered deployments. This multi-region rollout indicates a significant volume commitment rather than a test deployment. With Intel and emerging Arm-based competitors like Ampere continuing to vie for cloud market share, this win strengthens AMD's position as a critical infrastructure provider in one of the world's largest cloud platforms.
This Google Cloud partnership represents a high-value design win for AMD's data center segment, which has been the company's fastest-growing and highest-margin business unit. While specific financial terms aren't disclosed, securing placement in Google Cloud's portfolio – particularly for their performance-oriented VM instances – typically translates to substantial processor shipment volumes.
The timing is strategically significant as AMD continues executing on its server market share expansion strategy. With these instances available in preview now and general availability planned for later this year across multiple global regions, this should contribute to AMD's data center revenue momentum through 2025 and beyond.
What particularly stands out is Google Cloud's rapid adoption of AMD's newest generation processors, indicating strong demand pull rather than AMD pushing aging inventory. The quote from Google's VP emphasizing "cutting-edge performance and efficiency" suggests these AMD-powered instances will be positioned as premium offerings, which typically command better pricing and margins.
With cloud providers representing the largest growth vector in server processor sales, this expanded Google relationship strengthens AMD's competitive position against Intel and should help sustain positive margin trends in AMD's most profitable business segment.
— New instances provide enterprises with high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective cloud computing solutions —
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the new Google Cloud C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) are powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors. The latest additions to Google Cloud’s general-purpose and HPC-optimized VMs deliver leadership performance, scalability, and efficiency for demanding cloud workloads; for everything from data analytics and web serving to high-performance computing (HPC) and AI.
Google Cloud C4D instances deliver impressive performance, efficiency, and consistency for general-purpose computing workloads and AI inference. Based on Google Cloud’s testing, leveraging the advancements of the AMD “Zen 5” architecture allowed C4D to deliver up to
“Since our launch, 5th Gen AMD EPYC solutions have been widely adopted across our OEM partners, enterprise customers, and now we're excited to bring it to the cloud,” said Dan McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, Server Business, AMD. “Our deep technology partnership with Google Cloud enabled them to rapidly adopt the latest AMD EPYC processors to deliver consistent high performance and cost-efficient instances for their most demanding customers.”
“Google Cloud is committed to delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable compute solutions to our customers,” said Mark Lohmeyer, vice president and general manager, Compute and Machine Learning Infrastructure, Google Cloud. “With the introduction of C4D and H4D instances powered by AMD EPYC processors, businesses can benefit from cutting-edge performance and efficiency, tailored to their cloud-native and enterprise applications.”
Both C4D and H4D virtual machines are available in preview now, with general availability planned for later in the year across multiple global regions.
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