EPYC 7252 vs Xeon D-2752TER

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7252

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌55.8% higher power demand at 120W vs 77W.

Xeon D-2752TER

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 77W instead of 120W, a 43W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7252 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,074 vs 19,411).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).

EPYC 7252

2019

Xeon D-2752TER

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 77W instead of 120W, a 43W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌55.8% higher power demand at 120W vs 77W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7252 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,074 vs 19,411).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7252 better than Xeon D-2752TER?

Yes. EPYC 7252 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 7252 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.7% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7252 is the better fit. You are getting 1.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7252 still looks like the safer overall buy. EPYC 7252 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-2752TER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

EPYC 7252 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2752TER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7252	Xeon D-2752TER
1080p
low	148 FPS	173 FPS
medium	121 FPS	142 FPS
high	103 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	143 FPS
medium	103 FPS	114 FPS
high	84 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	67 FPS
medium	53 FPS	57 FPS
high	42 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7252	Xeon D-2752TER
1080p
low	354 FPS	205 FPS
medium	312 FPS	182 FPS
high	261 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	300 FPS	176 FPS
medium	274 FPS	161 FPS
high	234 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	113 FPS
medium	178 FPS	105 FPS
high	153 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	74 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7252	Xeon D-2752TER
1080p
low	485 FPS	477 FPS
medium	485 FPS	477 FPS
high	453 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	441 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	477 FPS
medium	395 FPS	477 FPS
high	346 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	355 FPS	429 FPS
medium	277 FPS	333 FPS
high	236 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	229 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7252	Xeon D-2752TER
1080p
low	485 FPS	477 FPS
medium	485 FPS	477 FPS
high	485 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	485 FPS	477 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	477 FPS
medium	485 FPS	477 FPS
high	473 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	414 FPS
4K
low	427 FPS	448 FPS
medium	386 FPS	400 FPS
high	345 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	298 FPS	305 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7252 and Xeon D-2752TER

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.

Xeon D-2752TER

The Xeon D-2752TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,074 points. Launch price was $1,061.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7252 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2752TER offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-2752TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7252 versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon D-2752TER — a 13.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 7252 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The EPYC 7252 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon D-2752TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7252 scores 19,411 against the Xeon D-2752TER's 19,074 — a 1.8% lead for the EPYC 7252. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7252 vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2752TER.

Feature	EPYC 7252	Xeon D-2752TER
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+14%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+72%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+60%	20 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm, 14 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	19,411+2%	19,074

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7252 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2752TER uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.