The new Amazon Graviton4 processor is now available and it comes with some impressive upgrades compared to its predecessor. With 96 cores, it offers 30% higher compute performance on average and 40% faster performance for databases and Java software. But how does it stack up against Intel and AMD’s offerings?
According to benchmark tests conducted by Phoronix, the Graviton4 performed well across a variety of tests, coming in second overall behind AMD’s EPYC processor. While it slightly outperformed the Intel Xeon instance by 5%, AMD’s EPYC processor still leads by about 25% in overall performance. This shows that Amazon’s new processor is closing the gap with industry giants like Intel and AMD.
Michael Larabel, the founder of Phoronix, noted that the Neoverse-V2 cores in the Graviton4 are now effectively matching Intel’s Sapphire Rapids core-for-core, and in some workloads, even outperforming AMD’s 4th Gen EPYC processors. This is a significant achievement for Amazon and shows the potential of their ARM-based processors.
While Intel and AMD will likely maintain their lead in terms of sheer performance, the Graviton4 is proving to be a strong contender in the server CPU market. It currently leads in ARM64 server performance and with the improvements made in the latest processor, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for Amazon’s Graviton5.
As AWS continues to innovate in the server CPU space, we can expect to see more competition and advancements in the coming months. The launch of Graviton4 is just the beginning, and it will be exciting to see how it competes with AMD’s EPYC Turin and Intel’s Xeon 6 Granite Rapids processors.
Overall, the introduction of the Amazon Graviton4 processor is a significant development in the CPU market. With its impressive performance and potential for future improvements, it is clear that Amazon is a major player to watch in the server CPU industry. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect more competition and innovation from companies like Amazon, Intel, and AMD in the coming years.
