07.10.2025 @ 15:39 | 
AMD Unveils New Solarflare X4 Low-Latency Ethernet Adapters
For over 15 years, AMD Solarflare solutions have set the standard for ultra-low latency networking, empowering industries like capital markets to gain a true competitive edge. When complex trading algorithms shape global investments, every nanosecond matters — which is why speed and reliable execution are mission critical. Leading financial institutions trust AMD Solarflare for best-in-class performance, with 9 out of the top 10 global stock exchanges relying on these solutions to power their trading platforms and keep markets running smoothly.
The AMD Solarflare X4 Ethernet Adapters represent a major advancement in ultra-low latency Ethernet networking. As trading systems and high-performance applications continue to push the boundaries of speed and efficiency, the X4 Adapters set new benchmarks with industry-leading latency and throughput:
- Up to 40% lower latency than previous AMD Solarflare Ethernet Adapter generations
- 200% improved system performance and higher ingestion of market data compared to the AMD Solarflare X2 Series
- Backward compatibility for seamless integration with existing infrastructure
- Up to 12% lower latency compared to competitors when paired with AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs
With these capabilities, the AMD Solarflare X4 Ethernet Adapters address the critical needs of industries where every nanosecond counts — offering the reliability, openness, and consistency required to maintain a competitive edge in high-frequency trading, financial services, and other latency-sensitive environments.
With AMD Solarflare solutions, capital markets firms can leverage AMD enterprise-class software and support within a unified vendor relationship. This streamlines workload acceleration, troubleshooting, and compliance — simplifying operations and supporting the legal and regulatory reporting requirements essential in financial environments.
AMD Solarflare Onload Software:
- Offers improved ultra-low latency
- Handles high volumes of small data packets quickly and reliably, even during peak trading activity
- Reduces CPU workload by efficiently moving data, freeing resources for analyzing and executing trading strategies
- Enables consistent, predictable response times and optimum performance on standard servers
This makes the solution ideal for trading environments where speed and reliability are essential.
The World Trades on AMD Solarflare Ethernet Adapters
The AMD Solarflare X4 Ethernet Adapters deliver sub-microsecond latency with flexible form factors to meet diverse capital market needs. They combine industry-leading performance, forward-looking features, and backward compatibility to enable faster, more reliable trading infrastructure.
Experience the definitive networking solution trusted by the world’s top financial institutions.
Begin powering your trading solutions with AMD Solarflare X4 Ethernet Adapters and AMD EPYC processors today.
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