EPYC 7252
VS
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

EPYC 7252 vs Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

AMD

EPYC 7252

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7252

#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
112%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
109%
#83
EPYC 7252
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
95%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightEPYC 7252Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The EPYC 7252 (2019) relies on 7 nm, 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Eight-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightEPYC 7252Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

AMD

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.

AMD

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,469 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The EPYC 7252 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7252 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7252 versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7252 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses Krackan Point (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7252 scores 19,411 against the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 19,469 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7252 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340.

FeatureEPYC 7252Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
4.8 GHz+50%
Base Clock
3.1 GHz+55%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+300%
8 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
1 MB (per core)+100%
Process
7 nm, 14 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Krackan Point (2025)
PassMark
19,411
19,469
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7252 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureEPYC 7252Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Socket
SP3
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0