EPYC 4345P vs Xeon Platinum 8268

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4345P

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2025

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Xeon Platinum 8268

24 Cores48 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4345P

8 / 16

36,006

+2.6%

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

Ryzen 7 5800XT

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Platinum 8268

24 / 48

35,081

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 4345P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,973 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $6,302 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1866.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 109.4 vs 5.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $6,302 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 205W, a 140W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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

Xeon Platinum 8268

2019

Why buy it

✅71.4% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4345P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,081 vs 36,006).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.6 vs 109.4 PassMark/$ ($6,302 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌215.4% higher power demand at 205W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while EPYC 4345P moves to AM5 and DDR5.

EPYC 4345P

2025

Xeon Platinum 8268

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,973 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $6,302 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1866.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 109.4 vs 5.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $6,302 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 205W, a 140W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅71.4% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4345P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,081 vs 36,006).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.6 vs 109.4 PassMark/$ ($6,302 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌215.4% higher power demand at 205W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while EPYC 4345P moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4345P better than Xeon Platinum 8268?

Yes. EPYC 4345P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.6% 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 4345P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4345P is the better fit. You are getting 2.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

EPYC 4345P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4345P is $5,973 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $6,302 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 1866.0% better value on MSRP (109.4 vs 5.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

EPYC 4345P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2019), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 24/48. 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 4345P Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8268 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Platinum 8268
1080p
low	257 FPS	194 FPS
medium	239 FPS	157 FPS
high	207 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	220 FPS	159 FPS
medium	185 FPS	124 FPS
high	153 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	153 FPS	72 FPS
medium	128 FPS	60 FPS
high	100 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Platinum 8268
1080p
low	630 FPS	424 FPS
medium	526 FPS	370 FPS
high	436 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	249 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	366 FPS
medium	470 FPS	322 FPS
high	395 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	228 FPS
medium	281 FPS	203 FPS
high	265 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	148 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Platinum 8268
1080p
low	900 FPS	877 FPS
medium	747 FPS	877 FPS
high	664 FPS	872 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	787 FPS
1440p
low	725 FPS	731 FPS
medium	581 FPS	632 FPS
high	504 FPS	600 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	468 FPS
medium	415 FPS	368 FPS
high	373 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	269 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Platinum 8268
1080p
low	900 FPS	877 FPS
medium	900 FPS	848 FPS
high	856 FPS	733 FPS
ultra	772 FPS	637 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	736 FPS
medium	756 FPS	646 FPS
high	663 FPS	555 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	476 FPS
4K
low	570 FPS	531 FPS
medium	509 FPS	473 FPS
high	459 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	361 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4345P and Xeon Platinum 8268

EPYC 4345P

The EPYC 4345P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,006 points. Launch price was $329.

Xeon Platinum 8268

The Xeon Platinum 8268 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,081 points. Launch price was $6,302.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4345P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8268 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8268 — a 34% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 4345P uses the Grado (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4345P scores 36,006 against the Xeon Platinum 8268's 35,081 — a 2.6% lead for the EPYC 4345P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P vs 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8268.

Feature	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Platinum 8268
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	24 / 48+200%
Boost Clock	5.5 GHz+41%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+31%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	35.75 MB (total)+12%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Grado (2025)	Cascade Lake-SP (2018)
PassMark	36,006+3%	35,081
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	24,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,394
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,046

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4345P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4345P versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8268 — the EPYC 4345P supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8268 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4345P) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8268). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4345P) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8268) — the Xeon Platinum 8268 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4345P) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8268).

Feature	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Platinum 8268
Socket	AM5	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+139900%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128	1024 GB+838860700%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	48+71%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 4345P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8268). The EPYC 4345P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Platinum 8268 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8268 targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488; Xeon Platinum 8268 rivals EPYC 7452.

Feature	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Platinum 8268
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	High-end Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4345P launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8268 debuted at $6302. On MSRP ($329 vs $6302), the EPYC 4345P is $5973 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4345P delivers 109.4 pts/$ vs 5.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8268 — making the EPYC 4345P the 180.6% better value option.