Dell: agentic AI puts CPUs back in play, pitching 13-to-1 server refreshes

Dell says agentic AI is driving demand for general-purpose compute and CPUs, not just GPUs. Its 18th-gen PowerEdge servers with AMD processors deliver 70% gen-over-gen gains and can consolidate 13 14th-gen servers into one.

• 18th-gen PowerEdge servers with AMD chips offer 70% gen-over-gen performance gains
• One new server can replace up to 13 of Dell's 14th-generation servers
• A 3U two-socket design cuts cooling power and boosts rack-level density
• Support for multiple chip suppliers avoids lock-in to a single vendor