Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Xeon Gold 6252

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6252
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 150 Watt
17.09
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.82
+4.3%

Ryzen 7 5800X3D outperforms Xeon Gold 6252 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking378348
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.0029.72
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon GoldAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency10.7816.05
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date2 April 2019 (5 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,655$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 325% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6252.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads4816
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache1.5 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache24 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache35.75 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data74 + 125 mm
Maximum core temperature86 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data90 °C
Number of transistorsno data8,850 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 configuration4 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647AM4
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-51286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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.

Xeon Gold 6252 17.09
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 17.82
+4.3%

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.

Xeon Gold 6252 27148
Ryzen 7 5800X3D 28311
+4.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.09 17.82
Recency 2 April 2019 20 April 2022
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon Gold 6252 has 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 7 5800X3D, on the other hand, has a 4.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 42.9% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6252 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6252 and Ryzen 7 5800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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