CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 7600
Xeon Gold 6252
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 Ryzen 5 7600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6252
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600 | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600 | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ 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 Ryzen 5 7600 and Xeon Gold 6252
Ryzen 5 7600
The Ryzen 5 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,013 points. Launch price was $229.
Xeon Gold 6252
The Xeon Gold 6252 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,148 points. Launch price was $3,655.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6252 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6252 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6252 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6252 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600 scores 27,013 against the Xeon Gold 6252's 27,148 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6252. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6252.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 24 / 48+300% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+38% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 35.75 MB+12% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 24 MB+2300% |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 27,013 | 27,148 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 14,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6252 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6252). The Ryzen 5 7600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon Gold 6252 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600 rivals Core i5-13400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Xeon Gold 6252 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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