EPYC 7401 vs Xeon Platinum 8358
EPYC 7401
Xeon Platinum 8358
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7401
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8358
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7401 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,145) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7401 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+610%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,145) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7401 and Xeon Platinum 8358
EPYC 7401
The EPYC 7401 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 55,280 points. Launch price was $1,850.
Xeon Platinum 8358
The Xeon Platinum 8358 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 54,416 points. Launch price was $3,950.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7401 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8358 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8358 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8358 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8358 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 7401 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8358 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7401 scores 55,280 against the Xeon Platinum 8358's 54,416 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 7401. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7401 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8358.
| Feature | EPYC 7401 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+33% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 55,280+2% | 54,416 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7401 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8358 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7401 versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8358 — the Xeon Platinum 8358 supports 18.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8358 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7401) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8358) — the EPYC 7401 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7401) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8358).
| Feature | EPYC 7401 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 3200+20% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 4096+100% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8358 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7401 rivals Xeon Silver 4114; Xeon Platinum 8358 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 7401 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7401 launched at $1500 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8358 debuted at $4607. At current prices ($450 vs $3145), the EPYC 7401 is $2695 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7401 delivers 122.8 pts/$ vs 17.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8358 — making the EPYC 7401 the 150.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7401 | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500-67% | $4607 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-86% | $3145 |
| Performance per Dollar | 122.8+610% | 17.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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