
AMD’s latest 5th Gen EPYC processors have been successfully integrated with Google Cloud, showcasing remarkable capabilities in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI).
AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC 9005 Series Takes Center Stage at Google Cloud
Press Release: On April 9, 2025, AMD announced the introduction of its 5th Gen EPYC processors into Google Cloud’s C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs).These cutting-edge VMs are designed to deliver unparalleled performance, scalability, and efficiency for a variety of demanding cloud workloads, including data analytics, web serving, HPC, and AI applications.
The Google Cloud C4D instances offer superior performance and efficiency, specifically optimized for general-purpose computing and AI inference tasks. According to Google Cloud’s internal assessments, the enhancements from AMD’s “Zen 5” architecture allow C4D instances to achieve throughput improvements of up to 80% per virtual CPU compared to their predecessors. Likewise, the H4D instances have been optimized for HPC tasks, utilizing AMD EPYC CPUs equipped with Cloud RDMA technology for effective scaling across thousands of cores.
Since our launch, 5th Gen AMD EPYC solutions have been widely adopted across our OEM partners and enterprise customers, and now we’re excited to bring it to the cloud.
– Dan McNamara, SVP and GM, AMD Server Business
The C4D and H4D virtual machines are currently available in preview, with general availability expected later this year across various global regions.

Although Google has not specified which EPYC 9005 CPUs are employed in their latest AI clusters, it is anticipated that the flagship models have been chosen. Historically, the server CPU market has been largely influenced by Intel’s Xeon offerings. However, recent generations of AMD EPYC processors have significantly narrowed the competitive gap, positioning AMD as a formidable contender in the sector.
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