EPYC 4244P vs Xeon Gold 6252

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4244P

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

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Xeon Gold 6252

24 Cores48 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4244P

6 / 12

27,164

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Gold 6252

24 / 48

27,148

0.0%

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.

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 4244P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6252 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon Gold 6252

2019

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4244P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,148 vs 27,164).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while EPYC 4244P moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4244P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

EPYC 4244P

2024

Xeon Gold 6252

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Xeon Gold 6252 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4244P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,148 vs 27,164).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while EPYC 4244P moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while EPYC 4244P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4244P better than Xeon Gold 6252?

Yes. EPYC 4244P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 15.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4244P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.0% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4244P is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

EPYC 4244P still looks like the safer overall buy. EPYC 4244P is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 15.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

EPYC 4244P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 24/48, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 4244P Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6252 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4244P	Xeon Gold 6252
1080p
low	246 FPS	195 FPS
medium	228 FPS	158 FPS
high	197 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	157 FPS
medium	182 FPS	123 FPS
high	151 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	72 FPS
medium	127 FPS	60 FPS
high	99 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4244P	Xeon Gold 6252
1080p
low	525 FPS	233 FPS
medium	441 FPS	207 FPS
high	370 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	451 FPS	200 FPS
medium	392 FPS	180 FPS
high	333 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	283 FPS	125 FPS
medium	251 FPS	114 FPS
high	234 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4244P	Xeon Gold 6252
1080p
low	679 FPS	679 FPS
medium	679 FPS	679 FPS
high	679 FPS	679 FPS
ultra	679 FPS	657 FPS
1440p
low	679 FPS	679 FPS
medium	679 FPS	614 FPS
high	679 FPS	580 FPS
ultra	621 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	539 FPS	459 FPS
medium	471 FPS	363 FPS
high	411 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	263 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4244P	Xeon Gold 6252
1080p
low	679 FPS	679 FPS
medium	679 FPS	679 FPS
high	679 FPS	679 FPS
ultra	679 FPS	609 FPS
1440p
low	679 FPS	679 FPS
medium	679 FPS	625 FPS
high	679 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	645 FPS	458 FPS
4K
low	675 FPS	514 FPS
medium	594 FPS	459 FPS
high	526 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	348 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4244P and Xeon Gold 6252

EPYC 4244P

The EPYC 4244P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) 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. Passmark benchmark score: 27,164 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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4244P 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 EPYC 4244P versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6252 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the EPYC 4244P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 4244P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6252 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4244P scores 27,164 against the Xeon Gold 6252's 27,148 — a 0.1% lead for the EPYC 4244P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4244P vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6252.

Feature	EPYC 4244P	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 (2023−2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	27,164	27,148
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,244	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,602	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,244	—

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4244P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6252 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	EPYC 4244P	Xeon Gold 6252
Socket	AM5	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4244P) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6252). The EPYC 4244P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6252 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4244P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4244P rivals Xeon E-2436.