A benchmark French render farm since 2006, Ranch Computing specialises in producing computer-generated images for the architecture, animation, and visual effects markets. 

Committed to digital sovereignty, eco-responsibility and technological performance, Ranch Computing has obtained TPN Gold Shield status — a guarantee of compliance and security for international studios. 

In response to increasing customer demand, Ranch Computing has strategically chosen to integrate AMD EPYC™ processors into its infrastructure and adopt a low-impact approach with immersion cooling. 

Key milestones in the AMD partnership: 

-2020: first virtualisation tests on AMD EPYC processors 

– 2022: Production start-up with 3rd Gen AMD EPYC, followed by 4th Gen AMD EPYC and 5th Gen AMD EPYC in subsequent years 

– 2023: launch of the first immersed servers, focusing on performance and energy efficiency. 
 

Immersion vs Air Cooling: the figures speak for themselves 

Configuration	Cooling	Max T°C	Max Cons. per thread	Min T°C	Min Cons. per thread
5th & 4th Gen AMD EPYC Turin / Bergamo 1U-2Nodes (immersion)	Liquid	90°C/65°C	1.41W/2.12 W	46°C/46°C	0.32W/0.48W
4th Gen AMD EPYC Bergamo 2U-1Node (air)	Air cooling	102°C	4.2 W	62°C	1.44W
4th Gen AMD EPYC Bergamo 2U-4Nodes (air)	Air cooling	94°C	3.49 W	52°C	1.05W

What the analysis shows: 

The average temperature is reduced to -20°C with immersion. 

Consumption per thread is divided by two to four in Turin immersion compared with air-cooled Bergamo, depending on actual processor utilisation. 

There is greater stability, a longer hardware life, and reduced air-conditioning requirements. 

Tangible benefits for sustainable infrastructure. 

Server densification: more power in less space. 

Reduced carbon footprint: immersion enables us to reduce peak electrical requirements by 40%. Our servers are also powered by 100% renewable energy. 

Our infrastructure is quieter, more compact and more efficient. 

Testimonial: 

‘Immersion isn’t just a technical evolution; it’s a tangible solution to energy issues. With AMD, we’re creating a more environmentally friendly, compact and intelligent infrastructure.’ 

Julien de Souza, CEO of Ranch Computing