EPYC 7401 vs Xeon Platinum 8360Y

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EPYC 7401

24 Cores48 Thrd155 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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Xeon Platinum 8360Y

36 Cores72 Thrd250 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

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EPYC 7401 vs Xeon Platinum 8360Y Performance Spectrum

EPYC 7401

24 / 48

55,280

+2.2%

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Xeon Platinum 8360Y

36 / 72

54,078

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About PassMark

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EPYC 7401 vs Xeon Platinum 8360Y FPS Benchmarks

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EPYC 7401 vs Xeon Platinum 8360Y: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 7401

2017

Why buy it

✅+2.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $3,883 less on MSRP ($1,500 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 266.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 36.9 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Draws 155W instead of 250W, a 95W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8360Y across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (54,078 vs 55,280).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 36.9 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
❌61.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 155W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7401 better than Xeon Platinum 8360Y?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Xeon Platinum 8360Y is ahead with a 9.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7401 pulls ahead with 2.2% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7401 is the stronger fit. You are getting 2.2% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

EPYC 7401 is the better buy right now. EPYC 7401 comes in $3,883 cheaper on MSRP at $1,500 MSRP versus $5,383 MSRP, and it still gives you 2.2% better PassMark. The compromise is that Xeon Platinum 8360Y is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 9.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 266.8% better value on MSRP (36.9 vs 10.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Xeon Platinum 8360Y makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term bet.

EPYC 7401 vs Xeon Platinum 8360Y Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 8360Y

The Xeon Platinum 8360Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 54 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: 54,078 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7401 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7401 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7401 scores 55,280 against the Xeon Platinum 8360Y's 54,078 — a 2.2% lead for the EPYC 7401. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7401 vs 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y.

Feature	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	36 / 72+50%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.5 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+19%	54 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+51100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	55,280+2%	54,078

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7401 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y 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 8360Y — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7401) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) — the EPYC 7401 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7401) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y).

Feature	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
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	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8360Y 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 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

At launch, the EPYC 7401 was priced at $1500, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y came in at $5383. On launch pricing ($1500 vs $5383), EPYC 7401 was $3883 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7401 delivers 36.9 pts/$ vs 10.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — making the EPYC 7401 the 114.3% better value option.

Feature	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
MSRP	$1500-72%	$5383
Performance per Dollar	36.9+269%	10.0
Release Date	2017	2021

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