Two companies that have developed a compact vRAN and 5G Core system on an embedded x86 platform say that the solution could open up new product possibilities for anyone building mobile network infrastructure in space and power constrained areas.
Software radio company Amarisoft and system-on-module developer SolidRun say they have integrated a complete 5G base station, including vRAN and 5G Core functionality, on a compact embedded x86 platform.
According to the companies the solution, which runs Amarisofts 4G/5G stack with 100 MHz bandwidth with 4T4R MIMO, doesn’t require dedicated accelerators or FPGAs. (or GPUs!)
They say the solution could enable edge, private, and tactical 5G deployments with a full vRAN capability, and also proves that embedded x86 is “finally” ready for serious telecom workloads
A statement from the companies said, “This breakthrough opens new doors for telecom OEMs, system integrators, and anyone building infrastructure where space and power matter.”
This is more than a proof of concept. It’s a real-world validation that shows embedded systems are ready to take on serious 5G workloads, and win.
What have they built?
The companies have validated a “fully functional” 4G/5G base station featuring both gNB and 5GC on SolidRun’s compact Ryzen Embedded V3000 COM Express Type 7 module deployed on its HoneyComb Ryzen V3000 carrier board. The V3000 processor offers up to 8 cores and 16 threads of x86 processing power, along with enterprise-grade I/O and power efficiency, making it ideal for embedded telecom workloads.
A short blog post on the product said, “This is more than a proof of concept. It’s a real-world validation that shows embedded systems are ready to take on serious 5G workloads, and win.”
“Running the full Amarisoft 5G stack on our AMD Ryzen V3000 equipped COM proves that compact x86 systems can now meet the demanding needs of modern 5G networks,” said Dr. Atai Ziv, CEO at SolidRun. “It’s a significant step toward making carrier-grade base station solutions more deployable at the edge, more cost-effective for OEMs, and more accessible for private and tactical network operators.”
“Validating our complete 4G/5G stack on SolidRun’s AMD-powered embedded platform showcases a powerful path forward—delivering high-performance, deployable telecom systems without sacrificing energy efficiency,” said Neda Nikaein, VP of Product and Operations at Amarisoft.
“This collaboration reflects the growing role AMD’s embedded platforms play in the future of network infrastructure,” said David Burns, Senior Director of Embedded Solutions at AMD. “Seeing the Ryzen Embedded V3000 power a full 5G base station highlights how AMD is helping drive compact, high-performance solutions across edge, private, and next-gen telecom markets.”
