Nokia has selected AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC processors to power its Cloud Platform, a foundational element in delivering next-generation telecom networks. The integration supports Nokia’s push toward high-performance, energy-efficient infrastructure capable of scaling with the growing demands of 5G core, edge, and enterprise workloads. AMD’s EPYC 9005 Series CPUs will serve as the compute backbone for Nokia’s containerized and virtualized deployments.
The collaboration underscores Nokia’s multi-vendor silicon strategy, designed to optimize performance and sustainability across its network portfolio. By leveraging AMD’s performance-per-watt leadership, Nokia aims to reduce the environmental footprint of its telecom platforms while maintaining the compute density required for ultra-low-latency and data-intensive applications in 5G and future network generations.
The Nokia Cloud Platform—central to managing orchestration, lifecycle operations, and automation across network functions—will now benefit from AMD’s high-throughput processing capabilities. The platform is tailored for operators navigating the transition from legacy systems to cloud-native architectures, emphasizing operational efficiency, energy optimization, and scalability.
- Nokia Cloud Platform adopts 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors
- AMD EPYC 9005 Series enhances performance and power efficiency
- Platform supports 5G Core, edge, and enterprise virtualized workloads
- Deployment reflects Nokia’s diverse chip vendor strategy
- Targets reduced energy consumption for telecom network sustainability
“This expanded collaboration between Nokia and AMD brings a multitude of benefits and underscores Nokia’s commitment to innovation through diverse chip partnerships in 5G network infrastructure,” said Kal De, SVP, Product and Engineering, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia.
