EPYC 7352 vs Core Ultra 5 235HX
EPYC 7352
Core Ultra 5 235HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7352
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7352 | Core Ultra 5 235HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($725) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-HX (2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7352 | Core Ultra 5 235HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($725) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7352 and Core Ultra 5 235HX
EPYC 7352
The EPYC 7352 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 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): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.
Core Ultra 5 235HX
The Core Ultra 5 235HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 40,122 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7352 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235HX offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the EPYC 7352 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235HX — a 45.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235HX (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 7352 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 235HX uses Arrow Lake-HX (2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7352 scores 40,370 against the Core Ultra 5 235HX's 40,122 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 7352. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 32,000 vs 21,677 (38.5% advantage for the EPYC 7352). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,112 vs 2,600, a 80.2% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,276 vs 14,000 (63.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235HX). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 235HX.
| Feature | EPYC 7352 | Core Ultra 5 235HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+71% | 14 / 14 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz+59% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+33% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+500% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Arrow Lake-HX (2025) |
| PassMark | 40,370 | 40,122 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 32,000+48% | 21,677 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,112 | 2,600+134% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,276 | 14,000+92% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7352 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 235HX uses FCBGA2114 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 versus DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 235HX — the Core Ultra 5 235HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7352 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7352) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 235HX). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7352) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 235HX) — the EPYC 7352 offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352) and HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 5 235HX).
| Feature | EPYC 7352 | Core Ultra 5 235HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | FCBGA2114 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+2033% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+433% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core Ultra 5 235HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 235HX). The Core Ultra 5 235HX includes integrated graphics (Intel Graphics (48EU)), while the EPYC 7352 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server, Core Ultra 5 235HX targets Laptop. Direct competitor: EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | EPYC 7352 | Core Ultra 5 235HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Graphics (48EU) |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-density Computing / Server | Laptop |
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