EPYC 9254 vs EPYC 7252

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7252
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
12.27
EPYC 9254
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
42.87
+249%

EPYC 9254 outperforms EPYC 7252 by a whopping 249% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7252 and EPYC 9254 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking62554
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation10.6315.72
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency9.6420.20
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$475$2,299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9254 has 48% better value for money than EPYC 7252.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7252 and EPYC 9254 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1648
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Multiplier3129
L1 cache96K (per core)1536 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)24 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size192 mm24x 72 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7252 and EPYC 9254 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration2 (Multiprocessor)2
SocketTR4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7252 and EPYC 9254. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7252 and EPYC 9254 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7252 and EPYC 9254. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size4 TiB6 TiB
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7252 and EPYC 9254.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

EPYC 7252 12.27
EPYC 9254 42.87
+249%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

EPYC 7252 19411
EPYC 9254 67847
+250%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.27 42.87
Recency 7 August 2019 10 November 2022
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 48
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 200 Watt

EPYC 7252 has 66.7% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9254, on the other hand, has a 249.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9254 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7252 in performance tests.


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