EPYC 7252 vs Ryzen 5 3600

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

19411

Passmark Score

17685

Performance Difference

EPYC 7252 is 9.8% faster than Ryzen 5 3600

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, EPYC 7252 performs 9.8% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between EPYC 7252 and Ryzen 5 3600.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for EPYC 7252 and Ryzen 5 3600

AMD

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.

General Information

Type:server
Series:AMD EPYC
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$475
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:7 August 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Performance Ranking Position:809

Technical Specifications

Cores:8
Threads:16
Die Size:2x 74 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:512 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:32 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.2 GHz
Multiplicador:31
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.1 GHz
Transistor Count:7,600 million
Process Technology:7 nm, 14 nm
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:SP3
Power Consumption (TDP):120 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2 (Multiprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Eight-channel
Memory Channels:8
Memory Bandwidth:204.763 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:4 TiB
AMD

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:AMD Ryzen 5
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$199
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:7 July 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Matisse (2019−2020)
Performance Ranking Position:897

Technical Specifications

Cores:6
Threads:12
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:32 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4.2 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.6 GHz
Transistor Count:4,800 million
Process Technology:7 nm, 12 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:AM4
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Dual-channel
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:51.196 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:128 GB

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