CPU
GPU
EPYC 7252
Xeon W-2245
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.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7252
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2245
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7252 | Xeon W-2245 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7252 | Xeon W-2245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon W-2245
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 W-2245
The Xeon W-2245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,422 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7252 and Xeon W-2245 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7252 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2245 — a 38% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2245 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The EPYC 7252 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7252 scores 19,411 against the Xeon W-2245's 19,422 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-2245. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7252 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-2245.
| Feature | EPYC 7252 | Xeon W-2245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+94% | 16.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 19,411 | 19,422 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7252 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2245 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7252 | Xeon W-2245 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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