Core Ultra 5 235HX vs EPYC 7352
Core Ultra 5 235HX
EPYC 7352
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235HX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7352
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 235HX | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($725) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-HX (2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 235HX | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($725) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 235HX and EPYC 7352
Core Ultra 5 235HX
The Core Ultra 5 235HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 40,122 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7352
The EPYC 7352 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 235HX packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the EPYC 7352 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7352 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235HX versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 — a 45.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235HX (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 235HX uses the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture (3 nm), while the EPYC 7352 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 40,122 against the EPYC 7352's 40,370 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 7352. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,677 vs 32,000 (38.5% advantage for the EPYC 7352). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,600 vs 1,112, a 80.2% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,000 vs 7,276 (63.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235HX). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 235HX vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235HX | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 14 | 24 / 48+71% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+59% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+26% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-HX (2025) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 40,122 | 40,370 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,677 | 32,000+48% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,600+134% | 1,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,000+92% | 7,276 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 235HX uses the FCBGA2114 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7352 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 235HX versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 — the Core Ultra 5 235HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7352 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 5 235HX) vs 8 (EPYC 7352). PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 5 235HX) vs 128 (EPYC 7352) — the EPYC 7352 offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 5 235HX) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235HX | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2114 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4096 GB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 128+433% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core Ultra 5 235HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 235HX) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352). The Core Ultra 5 235HX includes integrated graphics (Intel Graphics (48EU)), while the EPYC 7352 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 235HX targets Laptop, EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235HX | EPYC 7352 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Graphics (48EU) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | Laptop | High-density Computing / Server |
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