EPYC 7252 vs Core Ultra 7 266V
EPYC 7252
Core Ultra 7 266V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7252
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 266V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7252 | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($520) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7252 | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($520) |
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 EPYC 7252 and Core Ultra 7 266V
EPYC 7252
The EPYC 7252 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 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): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 19,411 points. Launch price was $475.
Core Ultra 7 266V
The Core Ultra 7 266V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,274 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7252 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core Ultra 7 266V's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7252 versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 266V — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 266V (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7252 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 266V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7252 scores 19,411 against the Core Ultra 7 266V's 19,274 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 7252. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7252 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 266V.
| Feature | EPYC 7252 | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5 GHz+56% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+167% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 19,411 | 19,274 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7252 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 266V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7252 | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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