Oxide plans new rack attack, packing in Zen 5 CPUs and DDR5 RAM
Summary
Oxide Computer has secured $200 million in Series-C funding to enhance its hardware offerings, including revamped Turin EPYC servers. The startup continues to innovate with improved processing power, memory, and networking solutions in the open hardware space.
Key Insights
What are Zen 5 CPUs in the context of Oxide's new servers?
Zen 5 refers to the microarchitecture used in AMD's 5th Generation EPYC 9005 'Turin' series processors, offering up to 192 cores and significantly improved performance over prior generations like Milan, with higher clock speeds such as up to 4.1 GHz on certain models.
What is the difference between DDR4 and DDR5 RAM in Oxide's upgraded servers?
DDR5 RAM provides higher memory speeds, greater capacity (up to 8 TB in compatible systems), and improved bandwidth compared to DDR4 used in Oxide's prior Milan-based EPYC 7713P servers, enabling better performance for demanding cloud workloads.