EPYC 7542 vs EPYC 7452
EPYC 7542
EPYC 7452
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7542
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7452
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7542 | EPYC 7452 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($899) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,025) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7542 | EPYC 7452 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+123%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($899) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,025) |
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 7542 and EPYC 7452
EPYC 7542
The EPYC 7542 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 45,359 points. Launch price was $3,400.
EPYC 7452
The EPYC 7452 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 45,764 points. Launch price was $2,025.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 7542 and EPYC 7452 share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7542 versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7452 — a 1.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 7542 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture using a 7 nm, 14 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 7542 scores 45,359 against the EPYC 7452's 45,764 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 7452. Both processors carry 128 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 7542 | EPYC 7452 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+1% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 45,359 | 45,764 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7542 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7452 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7542) and SP3 (EPYC 7452).
| Feature | EPYC 7542 | EPYC 7452 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7542 rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; EPYC 7452 rivals Xeon Gold 6248R.
| Feature | EPYC 7542 | EPYC 7452 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7542 launched at $3400 MSRP, while the EPYC 7452 debuted at $2025. At current prices ($899 vs $2025), the EPYC 7542 is $1126 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7542 delivers 50.5 pts/$ vs 22.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 7452 — making the EPYC 7542 the 76.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7542 | EPYC 7452 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3400 | $2025-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $899-56% | $2025 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.5+123% | 22.6 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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