Within the computer sector, we can find specializations for each type of use, and one of the most widespread at the business level is the processors that allow managing a large data capacity, that is, those created for servers. It has always been possible to use these processors in the home environment if we had the money and the necessary configuration, something that can be quite complicated considering that the amd Epyc They are not exactly easy to get.
A few days ago, a rumor started indicating how amd could be preparing the EPYC 4004 for domestic release, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the AM5 form factor. Now, a hardware enthusiast has indicated in a forum that there are processors of this type for sale on eBay, although it is clear that since it is an unofficial source, the information may not be true.
What differentiates server processors from home ones?
When we talk about processors, it is clear that we must know that for each type of use, there is a CPU different, since a low-power processor such as the one we see in portable devices is not the same as one used in a desktop computer, or one that we can see in a server. The fact that a company like amd may seek to accommodate the series of CPU that they have created for servers for home use, does not imply that these have a performance similar to those that are for sale for large companies, since in case the brand that created the Ryzen seeks to launch these processors in this way, they will probably offer similar characteristics to desktop ones.
But certainly the reason why amd may want to launch this range of processors in the domestic sphere, it is directly related to the company’s search to dominate all aspects of the market, which implies, as they have indicated, “attacking” all possible ranges, offering the highest quality. along with the best price. A user of the ChipHell forum has indicated that he has seen how processors of this type have begun to be sold on eBay, although we know the problem is in the fact that, amd has not given an official response regarding the sale of these CPU.
Worth?
One of the biggest doubts we can have in case amd can start selling this type of processors domestically, is to know if it can be worth buying one CPU whose series was originally planned for use on servers. Actually, taking into account that it is possible that the adaptation to be able to use these processors in a desktop computer involves several cuts in terms of power.
We still don’t know the specifications of these CPU since in the end most of the information is based on rumors, and these rumors do not really incorporate any type of technical information, so it is difficult to know if it is worth it or not. Obviously, if they follow the line that we can expect from amd to launch high-quality processors with different models for all budgets, we could find some CPU that can give greater performance than the current ones.
