EPYC 7252
VS
Xeon W-1350P

EPYC 7252 vs Xeon W-1350P

AMD

EPYC 7252

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Xeon W-1350P

6 Cores12 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2021

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 Xeon W-1350P

#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
106%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
105%
#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
100%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
100%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
97%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon W-1350P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the EPYC 7252 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightEPYC 7252Xeon W-1350P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightEPYC 7252Xeon W-1350P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 Xeon W-1350P

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.

Intel

Xeon W-1350P

The Xeon W-1350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.

Processing Power

The EPYC 7252 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1350P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7252 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7252 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P — a 45.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350P (base: 3.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). The EPYC 7252 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon W-1350P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7252 scores 19,411 against the Xeon W-1350P's 19,611 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-1350P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7252 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350P.

FeatureEPYC 7252Xeon W-1350P
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
5.1 GHz+59%
Base Clock
3.1 GHz
4 GHz+29%
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+167%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
512 kB (per core)
Process
7 nm, 14 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark
19,411
19,611+1%
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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7252 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1350P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureEPYC 7252Xeon W-1350P
Socket
SP3
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0