AMD EPYC 7252 vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins every head-to-head benchmark against the AMD EPYC 7252. Across six tests spanning three Cinebench generations, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G holds a narrow but uniform advantage, with delta percentages ranging from 4.2% to 4.3%. There is no test where the EPYC 7252 takes the lead.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G scores 1734 against the EPYC 7252's 1662, a 4.3% margin. The single-core result follows the same pattern: 244 versus 234, again a 4.3% advantage. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore score of 7225 versus 6929 represents a 4.3% lead, while the single-core score of 1019 versus 978 is a 4.2% edge. In Cinebench R23, the multicore result of 17204 versus 16499 is another 4.3% win, and the single-core score of 2428 versus 2329 closes the set with a 4.3% margin.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. All six tests land within a tenth of a percentage point of each other, indicating that the performance difference is not workload-specific but rather a uniform characteristic of the two chips' architectures and clock settings. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G's higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz compared to the EPYC 7252's 3.20 GHz likely explains the single-core advantage, while the multicore results show that the EPYC's larger cache pool does not compensate for its lower clock speed in these particular workloads.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this picture. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has an average benchmark score of 4879, while the EPYC 7252 sits at 4772. Both chips occupy the 59th percentile among all CPUs in the database, placing them in the same performance tier despite the EPYC's server-oriented design. In the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G's nearest rivals list, the Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y scores 4887 with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE scores 4836 with a delta of 0.9%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS scores 4827 with a delta of 1.1%. For the EPYC 7252, the closest competitors are the Intel Xeon W-1290E at 4775 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1350P at 4776 (-0.1%), and the Intel Xeon E-2386G at 4799 (-0.6%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins all six recorded head-to-head tests. The EPYC 7252 has zero wins in the comparison. The margins range from 4.2% to 4.3% across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multicore and single-core tests.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G scores 17204 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the EPYC 7252 scores 16499. This is a 4.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G and the AMD EPYC 7252 sit at the 59th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Their average benchmark scores are 4879 and 4772, respectively.

Q: What is the EPYC 7252's closest rival according to the database?

A: The EPYC 7252's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon W-1290E, which has an average score of 4775, a delta of -0.1% relative to the EPYC's 4772. The Intel Core i5-1350P and Intel Xeon E-2386G are also close, with deltas of -0.1% and -0.6%, respectively.

Q: Does the EPYC 7252 have any benchmark where it beats the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G?

A: No. The recorded data shows zero wins for the EPYC 7252 across all six head-to-head tests. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G holds a 4.2% to 4.3% edge in every case.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G compare to its own nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y is the closest competitor with an average score of 4887, just 0.2% above the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G's 4879. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE and AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS trail by 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively. The Intel Xeon W-1290 is 1.1% higher at 4932.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy between these two AMD processors. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G outperforms the EPYC 7252 in every recorded benchmark, and the margins are remarkably uniform. A 4.3% lead in multicore and single-core tests across three Cinebench versions indicates a fundamental clock-speed advantage rather than any workload-specific edge.

For users prioritizing raw Cinebench performance in a desktop context, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is the better choice. Its 4.40 GHz boost clock, 65 W TDP, and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics make it a self-contained solution for a desktop build. The EPYC 7252, with its 3.20 GHz boost clock and 120 W TDP, cannot match these results in the tested workloads.

However, the database shows both processors occupy the 59th percentile, meaning they are statistically peers in overall CPU performance. The differences are real but modest, and the EPYC 7252 brings capabilities that the benchmarks do not capture, such as eight-channel memory and 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. For a server or workstation environment where memory bandwidth and I/O expansion are critical, the EPYC 7252's 85.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and extensive PCIe connectivity may outweigh its lower benchmark scores.

The verdict depends on context. For desktop compute tasks measured by Cinebench, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is the data-backed winner. For server deployments where the EPYC 7252's platform features are relevant, the benchmark deficit may be acceptable given its architectural strengths. The launch MSRP of $475 for the EPYC 7252 provides a reference point, though the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications beyond their benchmark scores. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the EPYC 7252 operates at 3.10 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost. The TDPs are 65 W for the Ryzen and 120 W for the EPYC.

The sockets are incompatible: the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G uses AMD Socket AM4, while the EPYC 7252 uses AMD Socket SP3. Memory channels differ substantially, with the Ryzen supporting dual-channel DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the EPYC supporting eight-channel DDR4 at 85.3 GB/s. PCIe capabilities also diverge: the Ryzen offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the EPYC provides Gen 4 with 128 CPU lanes.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics; the EPYC 7252 has no integrated graphics. The die sizes are different: 156 mm² for the Ryzen versus 2x 74 mm² for the EPYC. Transistor counts are 9,800 million for the Ryzen and 7,600 million for the EPYC. The release dates are July 20, 2020 for the Ryzen and August 6, 2019 for the EPYC. Both processors have ECC memory support and are production-active with locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on AMD's Zen 2 architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process, but they come from different families. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G uses the Renoir codename, representing the 4000 series desktop line. The EPYC 7252 uses the Rome codename, representing the EPYC 7002 series server line.

The core and thread counts are identical: 8 cores and 16 threads for both. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core and L2 cache is 512 KB per core in both cases. The L3 cache differs: the Ryzen has 8 MB total, while the EPYC has 32 MB per die for a total of 64 MB. This larger L3 cache is a significant architectural advantage for the EPYC, though it does not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

The EPYC 7252's dual-die design (2x 74 mm²) contrasts with the Ryzen's monolithic 156 mm² die. This structural difference reflects their target markets: the EPYC is designed for multi-socket server platforms with extensive memory and I/O, while the Ryzen is a compact desktop APU with integrated graphics.

Memory architecture is another major divergence. The Ryzen uses a dual-channel memory bus, while the EPYC uses eight channels. This gives the EPYC a theoretical memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s versus the Ryzen's 51.2 GB/s. In memory-intensive server workloads, this could be decisive, even though the Cinebench tests do not show it.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins in all recorded Cinebench tests. Its higher boost clock (4.40 GHz versus 3.20 GHz) drives single-core performance, and the multicore results show the same 4.3% advantage, suggesting that clock speed dominates over the EPYC's larger cache in these workloads. The Ryzen also offers integrated graphics, making it a complete package for a desktop system without a discrete GPU.

The EPYC 7252 wins in platform-level capabilities that the benchmarks do not measure. Its eight-channel memory bus with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth is more than double the Ryzen's 51.2 GB/s, which matters for memory-bound server applications. Its 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes dwarf the Ryzen's 16 Gen 3 lanes, enabling far greater I/O expansion for storage arrays, network cards, and accelerators. The 64 MB total L3 cache, four times the Ryzen's 8 MB, could benefit workloads with large working sets that fit in cache.

The EPYC's 120 W TDP and server socket (SP3) indicate it is designed for sustained operation in datacenter environments with appropriate cooling and power delivery. The Ryzen's 65 W TDP and desktop socket (AM4) suit it for standard desktop builds.

In summary, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is the benchmark winner for CPU compute tasks as measured by Cinebench. The EPYC 7252 is the platform winner for server workloads requiring massive memory bandwidth, extensive PCIe connectivity, and large cache capacity. The database's head-to-head results favor the Ryzen, but the EPYC's architectural features address a different use case that the recorded benchmarks do not fully capture.