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AMD EPYC 7252

Explore AMD EPYC 7252 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.8/ 10
Technical rating

Good

AMD EPYC 7252 is a Server processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 18414 and a single-thread rating of 1772. Its stated TDP is 120 W.

CPU Mark18,414
10 samples
Single Thread1,772
Overall rank#1,142
of 6,054
Reference price$328.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
5.8Good

AMD EPYC 7252 is a Server processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 18414 and a single-thread rating of 1772. Its stated TDP is 120 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD EPYC 7252 is a Server released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 120 W reference TDP, a 18,414 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 18,414 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,772 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket SP3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 120 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD EPYC 7252 specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 120 W reference TDP, a 18,414 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD EPYC 7252 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD EPYC 7252?

Start with SP3 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD EPYC 7252 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 120 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD EPYC 7252This CPU18,414 points
02Intel Xeon W-1290T @ 1.90GHzIntel18,409 points
03Intel Xeon E-2356G @ 3.20GHzIntel18,391 points
04Intel Xeon W-1350 @ 3.30GHzIntel18,385 points
05Intel Xeon 6333PIntel18,374 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 6333PIntel3,450 points
02Intel Xeon W-1350 @ 3.30GHzIntel3,409 points
03Intel Xeon E-2356G @ 3.20GHzIntel3,320 points
04Intel Xeon W-1290T @ 1.90GHzIntel2,974 points
05AMD EPYC 7252This CPU1,772 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon W-1290T @ 1.90GHzIntel526.0 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon 6333PIntel282.7 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon E-2356G @ 3.20GHzIntel229.9 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W-1350 @ 3.30GHzIntel229.8 Mark/W
05AMD EPYC 7252This CPU153.5 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
226,755.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
15,405.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
15,295.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
155.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
30,253.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
50,545.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,817.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
27,572.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2021
SocketSP3
Cores / threads8 / 16
Base clock3.10 GHz
Max turbo3.20 GHz
TDP120 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.