In a major leap for cloud computing performance, AMD has announced that its 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors will power the new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute E6 Standard shapes. This collaboration enables OCI to deliver up to a 2X increase in cost-to-performance, compared to the previous E5 instance generation, based on performance testing conducted by OCI. The 5th Gen EPYC processors bring leading-edge performance and cost-efficiency to cloud and AI workloads, reinforcing AMD’s position as a top choice for enterprise, AI, and cloud solutions.
Improved Performance and Cost Efficiency with OCI Compute E6 Shapes
The introduction of OCI Compute E6 Standard shapes marks a significant upgrade from the previous E5 generation. These new shapes are designed to address the growing demand for both general-purpose and compute-intensive workloads.
highlights include:
- Up to 2X improvement in cost-to-performance compared to the E5 generation.
- Optimized for a wide variety of workloads, including AI, enterprise applications, and cloud services.
- Seamless integration into Oracle’s flexible infrastructure, providing customers with the tools they need to accelerate the most demanding workloads.
These advancements make OCI Compute E6 shapes a powerful choice for organizations seeking to optimize cloud infrastructure and performance without compromising on cost.
AMD’s Commitment to Innovation
The rapid adoption of AMD EPYC processors in the cloud is a testament to their exceptional performance and efficiency. Dan McNamara, Senior Vice President and General Manager of AMD’s Server Business, commented, “The combination of OCI’s flexible infrastructure and the performance of 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors helps customers accelerate their most demanding workloads while optimizing their cloud infrastructure.”
As cloud service providers continue to embrace AMD EPYC processors, AMD is positioning itself as a leader in delivering innovative, high-performance solutions for enterprise-level cloud offerings.
Oracle’s Focus on High-Performance Cloud Solutions
For Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, the adoption of 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors in the Compute E6 Standard shapes further solidifies its commitment to providing the best-performing, most cost-effective cloud services. Donald Lu, Senior Vice President of Software Development at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, emphasized, “With the new OCI Compute E6 Standard shapes powered by AMD EPYC processors, we are delivering an unparalleled combination of compute power, scalability, and efficiency that meets the demands of today’s most complex workloads.”
This strategic move ensures that OCI customers have access to the latest in cloud infrastructure performance while optimizing their costs.
Availability and Customer Adoption
OCI Compute E6 Standard bare metal instances and virtual machines are available today in several regions, including:
- US East (Ashburn)
- US West (Phoenix)
- US Midwest (Chicago)
- Germany Central (Frankfurt)
- UK South (London)
Additional region rollouts are planned for the coming months, further expanding the availability of these high-performance instances to a global customer base.
The collaboration between AMD and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure represents a major step forward in the cloud computing industry, providing customers with access to unmatched performance and cost efficiency. By powering the new OCI Compute E6 Standard shapes with 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors, both companies are setting a new standard for cloud infrastructure, allowing enterprises to accelerate their most demanding workloads while optimizing cloud costs.
