IBM processors are high-performance microprocessors made by IBM. They primarily fall into two categories: IBM Power processors for servers and supercomputers and specialized processors for IBM mainframe systems. AMD and Intel typically make processors for IBM, such as the AMD Opteron and Intel Xeon families. Both suit the demands of the server.
Get a QuoteHardware Acceleration: IBM processors feature integrated Data Processing Units (PDUs) for accelerated I/O and on-chip AI acceleration to improve efficiency and performance for demanding workloads.
Advanced Virtualization: Many IBM processors and linked systems offer robust virtualization capabilities that allow efficient management of multiple virtual machines and fine-grained power management.
High-Performance Architecture: They are made for scalable, reliable computing and handle intensive workloads. Moreover, IBM Z processors use Z/Architecture multi-core processors for large-scale, transaction-intensive workloads with fast data processing and security.
Enhanced Security: Both Power and Z systems use advanced security features. They protect for highly intense applications.
Integrated Caches: Processors like Telum feature expanded virtual Level 3 and Level 4 caches. They have numerous Level 2 caches for cache coherence and drive faster data processing by reducing latency.
IBM Power Systems (POWER8, POWER9, POWER10 servers)
IBM System p & System i platforms
Select IBM Z Series Mainframes
Compatible OS: AIX, IBM i, Linux (RHEL/SLES), PowerVM
Family | Focus Area |
IBM POWER8 | Virtualisation & enterprise applications |
IBM POWER9 | AI, machine learning, HPC workloads |
IBM POWER10 | Hybrid cloud, analytics, enterprise AI |
Model | Cores/Threads | Base Clock | Use Case |
POWER10 E1080 | Up to 15C / SMT8 | 3.5 GHz | Hybrid cloud, AI acceleration |
POWER9 S922 | 12C / SMT8 | 3.8 GHz | Scale-out virtualization |
POWER8 E870 | 8–12C / SMT8 | 4.19 GHz | Enterprise ERP & Oracle systems |
POWER9 AC922 | 20C / SMT4 | 2.25 GHz | GPU-accelerated HPC workloads |
Server Stability
High-Density Computing
HPC & AI Workloads
Overclocked Workstations
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