EPYC 7F52 vs EPYC 7D12
EPYC 7F52
EPYC 7D12
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F52
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7D12
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7F52 | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,826) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rome (2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7F52 | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1766%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,826) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
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 7F52 and EPYC 7D12
EPYC 7F52
The EPYC 7F52 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 41,388 points. Launch price was $3,100.
EPYC 7D12
The EPYC 7D12 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rome (2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 42,285 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7F52 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7D12 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7D12 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F52 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7D12 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 7F52 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The EPYC 7F52 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the EPYC 7D12 uses Rome (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7F52 scores 41,388 against the EPYC 7D12's 42,285 — a 2.1% lead for the EPYC 7D12. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F52 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7D12.
| Feature | EPYC 7F52 | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+30% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+218% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+700% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Rome (2020) |
| PassMark | 41,388 | 42,285+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP3 socket with PCIe 4.0. 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 7F52) and SP3 (EPYC 7D12).
| Feature | EPYC 7F52 | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP3 |
| 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 7F52 rivals Xeon Gold 6248; EPYC 7D12 rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | EPYC 7F52 | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7F52 launched at $3100 MSRP, while the EPYC 7D12 debuted at $1000. At current prices ($1826 vs $100), the EPYC 7D12 is $1726 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7F52 delivers 22.7 pts/$ vs 422.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7D12 — making the EPYC 7D12 the 179.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7F52 | EPYC 7D12 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3100 | $1000-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1826 | $100-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.7 | 422.9+1763% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2020 |
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