The Ampere® Altra® processors are 64-bit multi-core CPUs engineered specifically for cloud-native environments. They deliver consistent, high-performance compute with excellent power efficiency and scalability, making them suitable for everything from edge devices to hyperscale data centers. These processors help organizations maximize performance per watt and per dollar, lowering infrastructure costs without compromising reliability or sustainability.

Designed from the ground up for modern cloud workloads, Cloud Native Processors prioritize high core counts, predictable single-thread performance, and low power consumption—key to reducing data center footprint and boosting efficiency.

The Ampere Altra family includes two key lines: Ampere Altra (up to 80 cores) and Ampere Altra Max (up to 128 cores), both sharing these core features:

• Cloud Native Architecture: Single-threaded cores running up to 3.0 GHz for predictable, scalable performance.
• Per-Core Caches: Dedicated L1 and 1MB L2 caches to minimize bottlenecks.
• Robust Memory and I/O: Support for up to 4TB DDR4 ECC memory and up to 128 PCIe Gen4 lanes for versatile, high-bandwidth connectivity.
• Efficient Interconnect: A coherent mesh network with snoop filters that ensures smooth core-to-core communication.

In summary, Ampere Altra processors offer a practical, scalable, and efficient foundation for the evolving demands of cloud-native infrastructure.

Ampere Altra processors address key needs in today’s cloud infrastructure by offering practical and measurable advantages:

• Predictable Performance: Their single-threaded cores, large private caches, and steady operating frequencies help reduce interference between workloads, leading to more consistent performance in shared environments.
• Density and Scalability: With a high number of cores and efficient server designs, Altra allows for greater compute capacity per rack, supporting higher VM density and better infrastructure utilization.
• Power Efficiency: These processors deliver solid performance while keeping power consumption low, which helps reduce data center energy use and supports sustainability goals.
• Ecosystem Compatibility: Ampere Altra works with a wide range of software and platforms. Developers have access to resources like tuning guides and reference architectures to help optimize their applications and infrastructure.

In short, the Ampere Altra family provides a balanced foundation for cloud workloads—it’s designed to meet real operational challenges with predictable, scalable, and efficient performance.

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