EPYC 7252 vs Ryzen 7 5800HS

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7252

2019

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,411 vs 19,512).
❌242.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 5800HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 120W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

EPYC 7252

2019

Ryzen 7 5800HS

2021

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 120W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5800HS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,411 vs 19,512).
❌242.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5800HS better than EPYC 7252?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7252 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 5800HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5800HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 18.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 5800HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 5800HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 18.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 5800HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7252 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7252	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	148 FPS	183 FPS
medium	121 FPS	150 FPS
high	103 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	155 FPS
medium	103 FPS	125 FPS
high	84 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	87 FPS
medium	53 FPS	76 FPS
high	42 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7252	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	354 FPS	488 FPS
medium	312 FPS	421 FPS
high	261 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	315 FPS
1440p
low	300 FPS	452 FPS
medium	274 FPS	381 FPS
high	234 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	279 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	323 FPS
medium	178 FPS	280 FPS
high	153 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	221 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7252	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	485 FPS	488 FPS
medium	485 FPS	488 FPS
high	453 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	488 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	488 FPS
medium	395 FPS	488 FPS
high	346 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	355 FPS	469 FPS
medium	277 FPS	397 FPS
high	236 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7252	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	485 FPS	488 FPS
medium	485 FPS	488 FPS
high	485 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	485 FPS	488 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	488 FPS
medium	485 FPS	488 FPS
high	473 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	440 FPS
4K
low	427 FPS	473 FPS
medium	386 FPS	422 FPS
high	345 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	298 FPS	315 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7252 and Ryzen 7 5800HS

EPYC 7252

The EPYC 7252 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 19,411 points. Launch price was $475.

Ryzen 7 5800HS

The Ryzen 7 5800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,512 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 7252 and Ryzen 7 5800HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7252 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800HS — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800HS (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7252 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7252 scores 19,411 against the Ryzen 7 5800HS's 19,512 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800HS. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7252 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800HS.

Feature	EPYC 7252	Ryzen 7 5800HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+11%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	19,411	19,512

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7252 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.