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AMD EPYC 7452 vs AMD EPYC 7542

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AMD EPYC 7452 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC 7542
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7542

CPU comparison

AMD EPYC 7452 or AMD EPYC 7542 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD EPYC 7452 has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.35 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7452 was released in Q3/2019.

The AMD EPYC 7542 has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7542 was released in Q3/2019.
AMD EPYC (129) Family AMD EPYC (129)
AMD EPYC 7002 (24) CPU group AMD EPYC 7002 (24)
2 Generation 2
Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Rome (Zen 2)
Server Segment Server
-- Predecessor --
AMD EPYC 7453 Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7452 is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.35 GHz (3.35 GHz). The AMD EPYC 7542 has 32 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (3.40 GHz).
AMD EPYC 7452 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7542
32 Cores 32
64 Threads 64
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
2.35 GHz Frequency 2.90 GHz
3.35 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.40 GHz
2.65 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
AMD EPYC 7452 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7542
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD EPYC 7452 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7542 can connect up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels.
AMD EPYC 7452 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7542
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR4-3200
Max. Memory
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 8 (Octa Channel)
51.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
128.00 MB L3 Cache 128.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version 4.0
128 PCIe lanes 128
252.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 252.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD EPYC 7452 has a TDP of 155 W, that of the AMD EPYC 7542 is 225 W.
AMD EPYC 7452 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7542
155 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7452 has a 128.00 MB cache, while the AMD EPYC 7542 cache has a total of 128.00 MB.
AMD EPYC 7452 Characteristic AMD EPYC 7542
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
SP3 Socket SP3
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2019
3250 $ Release price 6000 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 7452 (92%)
AMD EPYC 7542 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 7452 (87%)
AMD EPYC 7542 (100%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7452
Geekbench 6 MT: 12,845 / 3250 $
3.95
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
Geekbench 6 MT: 14,416 / 6000 $
2.40

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz
1134 (83%)
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
32C 64T @ 3.40 GHz
1371 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 2.65 GHz
12845 (89%)
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
14416 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz
968 (96%)
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
32C 64T @ 3.40 GHz
1013 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 2.65 GHz
26314 (98%)
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
26749 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz
391 (98%)
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
32C 64T @ 3.40 GHz
397 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7452
32C 64T @ 2.65 GHz
41873 (74%)
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
56727 (100%)

Devices using this processor
AMD EPYC 7452 AMD EPYC 7542
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