Although we recommend Intel-based hardware for a high-demand production environment, in many cases, AMD can take on the challenge at a reduced cost without sacrificing too much on performance and stability. It should be noted that for a mission-critical environment, an Intel-based platform should be considered as the first choice. In the following sections, there are some hardware components that are actually used in some production environments without any major issue.
The following image shows an AMD-based CPU and motherboard that can be used for an entry-level Proxmox node. The hardware details are as follows:
CPU: AMD FX-9370 4.4Ghz AM3+.
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5. The maximum amount of memory supported is 32 GB.
With an AMD-based desktop motherboard, the option to install over 32 GB of memory is extremely limited. AMD FX-9370 delivers almost the same performance...