AMD has announced that Google Cloud’s newly introduced C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) are now powered by its 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors, delivering top-tier performance and scalability for a range of cloud workloads. This collaboration marks another milestone in AMD’s expanding presence in the cloud infrastructure space.
The C4D instances are optimized for general-purpose computing and AI inference, offering significantly improved performance. According to internal Google Cloud benchmarks, the new architecture based on AMD’s “Zen 5” delivers up to 80% higher throughput per vCPU compared to previous VM generations.
Meanwhile, the H4D instances are designed for high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, supporting massive scalability through AMD EPYC CPUs paired with Cloud RDMA technology. These VMs are engineered to scale efficiently to tens of thousands of cores, making them ideal for intensive HPC applications.
Dan McNamara, AMD’s SVP and GM of Server Business, emphasized the speed of adoption: “Our partnership with Google Cloud has enabled a rapid integration of 5th Gen AMD EPYC, offering customers consistent performance and cost efficiency in the cloud.”
Google Cloud’s VP Mark Lohmeyer added, “With C4D and H4D, our customers gain access to high-performance, secure, and scalable computing solutions built for the demands of modern cloud-native and enterprise workloads.”
The new AMD-powered C4D and H4D instances are currently available in preview, with full global availability expected later this year.
For enterprises seeking a balance of performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in their cloud infrastructure, this collaboration brings another strong option to the market.