Introduction

Boosteroid is the world’s largest independent cloud gaming provider – not because it set out to be, but because the system it built was designed to scale. Today, more than 8 million players across Europe, North America, and South America run their games on an infrastructure that operates in real time, at a global scale.

From the very beginning, the ambition was never limited to making cloud gaming “available.” The real objective was to strip away the structural limits of traditional gaming – hardware lock-in, platform boundaries, and the inefficiencies baked into them – and replace them with something fundamentally more flexible.

That kind of ambition could not rest on conventional foundations.

Together with AMD, Boosteroid built a cloud gaming platform designed from the ground up for real-time workloads. High-core-count AMD CPUs paired with AMD Radeon graphics form an infrastructure that delivers the performance, efficiency, and visual fidelity required to operate reliably.

The Challenge
Meeting the Demands of High-Performance Cloud Gaming

Delivering high-end PC gaming performance at data center scale is not about stacking more servers in a rack. Real-time interactive workloads expose the limits of traditional GPU infrastructures very quickly – systems designed for batch compute or generic virtualization simply do not hold up under sustained gaming load.

Boosteroid needed a platform that could run at peak performance continuously, without being boxed in by power, cooling, or density constraints typical of enterprise GPU servers. In other words, an architecture built to operate under pressure in modern high-end games.

To achieve a quality that rivals sophisticated local setups, Boosteroid had to solve specific infrastructure bottlenecks:

• Performance

Gaming workloads require a precise balance of high-frequency CPU cores for physics and logic, alongside powerful GPUs for high-fidelity rendering. Traditional datacenter hardware often lacks this CPU/GPU balance, leading to bottlenecks in modern AAA titles.

• Efficiency & Scale

Scaling a global service requires hardware that maximizes performance-per-watt and server density. Boosteroid needed a solution that offered cost predictability at scale, avoiding the prohibitive power and cooling overhead of standard enterprise GPU servers.

Boosteroid recognized the need for a tailored configuration that prioritized high density and scalability. This led to the design of a custom server architecture built entirely on AMD technologies to overcome these specific density and efficiency limitations.

The Solution
Custom AMD-Powered Server Configuration

Boosteroid’s cloud gaming platform is built on AMD EPYC™ processors paired with AMD Radeon™ GPUs, delivering a balanced, high-density architecture optimized for real-time graphics rendering and low-latency streaming. This custom configuration leverages the efficiency of AMD Radeon™ graphics optimized for cloud gaming workloads and adapted for data center deployment to achieve exceptional performance-per-dollar and scalability.

Boosteroid’s cloud gaming servers utilize the following hardware components:

• Server chassis

GPU server, providing a compact and efficient form factor for high-density deployments.

• AMD EPYC™ Processors

High-performance server-grade CPUs that provide the massive core density and PCIe® bandwidth required to drive multiple concurrent gaming sessions without bottlenecks.

• Customized AMD Radeon™ GPUs

Rack-optimized graphics solutions featuring a custom passive cooling design, optimized for high-density cloud gaming environments. These GPUs bring the architectural advantages of RDNA™ technology to the cloud, delivering high-fidelity visuals and ray-tracing capabilities. 

• High-Speed DDR5 Memory

32GB modules ensuring high bandwidth and rapid data access, critical for feeding the CPU/GPU complex during intensive open-world gaming scenarios.

• Storage

960GB NVMe SSD, providing high-speed storage for fast game loading and responsiveness.

• Network

Network card, enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency network connectivity for seamless game streaming.

This configuration provides ample resources for running demanding games smoothly and efficiently. 

Boosteroid’s decision to utilize AMD-based configuration offers several advantages:

• High gaming performance

Built on AMD RDNA™ architecture, these GPUs are specifically optimized for gaming workloads, delivering high performance, which translates to higher frame rates, smoother visuals, and a more responsive gaming experience for Boosteroid users.

• Cost-effectiveness

AMD GPUs generally offer an excellent price-to-performance ratio, especially with volume deployment, which allows Boosteroid to build a powerful infrastructure while managing costs. This allows the company to offer competitive pricing to its users, making cloud gaming more affordable.

• The AMD software advantage

Boosteroid leverages AMD’s software and driver ecosystem – including FidelityFX™, Fluid Motion Frames, Radeon™ Anti-Lag, and ROCm™ – to maximize performance, visual quality, and platform flexibility. Instead of relying on fragmented tools, this unified software stack allows Boosteroid to deliver ultra-low latency and high-fidelity visuals for gamers, while simultaneously enabling advanced compute capabilities for AI and heavy workloads on the same infrastructure.

Strategic Collaboration

The collaboration between Boosteroid and AMD goes far beyond hardware supply.

Engineering teams from both companies worked closely across system design, workload optimization, cooling, and long-term roadmap planning. Decisions were driven by real production requirements, not theoretical benchmarks.

This collaboration enabled Boosteroid to scale rapidly while continuously increasing performance and efficiency, without losing control over cost or operational stability.

A Cloud Platform for Demanding Workloads

This versatility underscores how AMD’s unified CPU and GPU roadmap enables customers like Boosteroid to extend cloud infrastructure beyond gaming into AI, visualization, and high-performance computing workloads. By standardizing on AMD architecture, Boosteroid transforms single-purpose gaming servers into flexible, multi-tenant compute nodes capable of pivoting to high-value commercial tasks:

• AI/ML: The parallel processing power of AMD GPUs is well-suited for accelerating AI/ML model training and inference, enabling faster development and deployment of AI applications. AMD ROCm ML open-source software provides robust support for machine learning workloads.
• VFX Rendering: AMD GPUs significantly enhance ray tracing performance, accelerating rendering processes for visual effects in films and animation. This enables the creation of complex and realistic visuals with greater efficiency.
• Other Demanding Applications: The versatility of AMD’s GPU architecture makes it suitable for a wide range of computationally intensive tasks, including scientific simulations, data analysis, and 3D modeling.

This versatility highlights the potential for Boosteroid’s infrastructure to contribute to advancements in fields outside gaming.

“We were never interested in simply scaling servers. Our ambition was to change the model itself – to prove that the cloud can deliver true high-end PC-level performance without the need to own that PC.

Together with AMD, we developed an architecture designed from the outset for real-world gaming workloads. This approach enabled exceptional density, energy efficiency, and performance – performance that is felt in every single frame.

Today, this platform powers millions of players worldwide. And this is only the beginning. We are laying the foundation for the next generation of interactive cloud services.”
Ivan Shvaichenko, CEO, Boosteroid 

“The collaboration with Boosteroid demonstrates how AMD technologies, engineered for cutting-edge gaming performance, can serve as the foundation for global, real-time cloud platforms.

Together, we have proven that gaming-optimized GPUs and high-performance processors are capable of delivering the graphics fidelity, responsiveness, and scale required for world-class cloud gaming.”

David McAfee, Corporate Vice President & General Manager, Client Channel & Graphics, AMD.

Looking ahead, Boosteroid is already working on the next iteration of its server infrastructure, incorporating even more advanced AMD technologies to further enhance performance, efficiency, and scalability.

Business Impact & Global Scale

By early 2026, the AMD-powered architecture had become the backbone of Boosteroid’s global operations, supporting more than 8 million players across 29 data centers worldwide. This was not organic or accidental growth – it was the result of scaling a platform that had been designed for global operation from the very beginning.

The efficiency of this architecture allowed Boosteroid to increase server density while driving down infrastructure cost per player. Growth did not come with runaway complexity or linear cost increases. Performance remained consistent, even as the platform expanded into new regions at speed.

Standardizing on this high-efficiency configuration gave Boosteroid a clear structural advantage. Identical high-performance nodes could be rolled out quickly across new locations, compressing deployment timelines and keeping operational overhead firmly under control.

As a result, Boosteroid achieved:

• Maximizing infrastructure ROI was achieved by lowering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to enterprise-grade alternatives, all without sacrificing user experience.

• Accelerating market reach became possible through the rapid deployment of identical high-performance nodes to new regions, significantly reducing time-to-market.

• Enhancing user retention was driven by delivering the consistent low latency and high frame rates required to convert casual players into long-term subscribers.

Collaboration with AMD: Driving Innovation in Cloud Gaming

Boosteroid’s progress in cloud gaming has never been a solitary effort. From the outset, the company recognized that operating at a global scale requires deep, strategic collaboration with technology partners who understand both performance and long-term platform evolution.

AMD has been a central partner in this journey.

As a leader in high-performance computing, AMD worked closely with Boosteroid to shape a cloud gaming hardware built to sustain real-time workloads under constant global demand. This collaboration helped turn gaming-focused hardware into a production-grade cloud platform that operates reliably at scale.

Joint Development and Optimization

Boosteroid and AMD have worked closely together to optimize the cloud gaming platform, focusing on key areas such as:

• Technical expertise and support

AMD provides ongoing technical support and expertise to Boosteroid, ensuring the platform remains at the forefront of cloud gaming technology. This close collaboration allows Boosteroid to leverage AMD’s deep understanding of hardware and software to continuously optimize performance and address any technical challenges.

• Access to advanced technologies

Boosteroid users benefit from access to cutting-edge AMD technologies, such as AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution, Fluid Motion Frames, and Radeon Anti-Lag, which enhance visual quality and performance.

• Innovation and advancement

The collaboration between Boosteroid and AMD resulted in the development of optimizations and innovations for their infrastructure, driving solutions that push the boundaries of cloud gaming.

Boosteroid’s partnership with AMD exemplifies the power of collaboration in the tech industry. By combining their respective expertise and resources, both companies are contributing to the advancement of cloud gaming technology and delivering an exceptional gaming experience to users worldwide.

Results and Benefits

AMD-powered server configuration has yielded significant performance improvements and benefits for both gamers and the company itself.

Game Performance Improvements

• Increased frame rates

Boosteroid has achieved a substantial and consistent frame rate across the most demanding AAA titles. Users can now enjoy smoother gameplay at up to 120 frames per second.

• High-resolution streaming

The powerful GPUs allow Boosteroid to stream games at up to 4K resolution.

• Reduced latency

The optimized server configuration and network infrastructure have resulted in significantly reduced latency, providing a more responsive and immersive gaming experience.

• Enhanced Visual Fidelity

The powerful GPUs deliver stunning visuals with high levels of detail and realism, further enhancing the gaming experience.

Other Benefits for Gamers

• Smooth Gameplay

The high frame rates and low latency translate to smoother gameplay, even in fast-paced and competitive games. This allows for more precise control and a more enjoyable gaming experience overall.

• Stunning Visuals

The powerful GPUs enable stunning visuals with high resolutions and detailed graphics, creating a more immersive and engaging gaming experience.

• Accessibility

The use of highly efficient AMD Radeon™ graphics optimized for gaming workloads contributes to a more cost-effective solution, making cloud gaming accessible to a wider audience. Gamers can now enjoy high-quality gaming experiences without the need for expensive hardware.

• Wider Device Support

The improved performance allows Boosteroid to support a wider range of devices, including lower-powered laptops, tablets, and even smartphones, expanding the possibilities for where and how gamers can play.

Overall, Boosteroid’s AMD-powered server configuration has delivered significant performance improvements, and enhanced the gaming experience for users. 

A New Standard in Cloud Gaming

Boosteroid’s approach to server infrastructure, combined with its deep and long-term collaboration with AMD, has fundamentally reshaped expectations around cloud gaming performance at scale.

What was once considered a technical limitation is now an operational baseline. Gaming-optimized hardware, when paired with a purpose-built cloud architecture, has proven capable of delivering consistent performance, responsiveness, and visual fidelity across a global footprint.

As Boosteroid continues to expand and evolve its platform, the partnership with AMD remains a strategic pillar – enabling the company to move faster, operate more efficiently, and push beyond established industry boundaries.

This is not an incremental improvement. It is a new standard for real-time, interactive cloud platforms.

Spotlight on Boosteroid 

Founded in 2016, Boosteroid is the world’s largest independent cloud gaming provider with over 8 million users in Europe, North and South America. Boosteroid provides easy and secure cloud-based access to 1700+ video games on desktop, TV, mobile devices, and even in vehicles, regardless of local hardware or platform constraints.

Boosteroid operates one of the world’s widest GPU-infrastructure networks deployed across 29 data centers and based on custom server solutions developed in collaboration with AMD, ASUS, and other partners. This allows Boosteroid to set industry standards of cloud gaming quality, streaming games at up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second.

The company is headquartered in Texas, USA, and is supported by a team of more than 120 people.

Spotlight on AMD
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) drives innovation in high-performance and AI computing to solve the world’s most important challenges. Today, AMD technology powers billions of experiences across cloud and AI infrastructure, embedded systems, AI PCs and gaming. With a broad portfolio of AI-optimized CPUs, GPUs, networking and software, AMD delivers full-stack AI solutions that provide the performance and scalability needed for a new era of intelligent computing. Learn more at www.amd.com.