5th Generation AMD EPYC Processor Performance Brief

This technical report presents performance evaluations of the 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors, specifically focusing on their capabilities in technical computing environments. The report outlines the performance uplifts achieved by dual-socket systems powered by 32-core and 64-core 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors compared to their 4th Generation counterparts when running Simcenter STAR-CCM+ benchmarks. The findings indicate significant performance improvements, with a maximum uplift of approximately 1.31x observed in 64-core systems. The report details the specifications of the 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors, including core counts, cache sizes, memory support, and advanced features such as AVX-512 instruction support and AMD Infinity Guard technology. Additionally, it describes the testing methodology used to assess performance and provides a breakdown of system configurations for the processors tested. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the advancements in AMD EPYC technology and its implications for high-performance computing applications.