EPYC 7402 vs Xeon Platinum 8368Q
EPYC 7402
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7402
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,285) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+233%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,285) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) |
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 7402 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q
EPYC 7402
The EPYC 7402 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 46,012 points. Launch price was $1,783.
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 57 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 46,681 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7402 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — a 9.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 7402 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7402 scores 46,012 against the Xeon Platinum 8368Q's 46,681 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7402 vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 38 / 76+58% |
| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz | 3.7 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 57 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 46,012 | 46,681+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 28,546 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,299 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,622 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7402 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7402 versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7402) and SP3,C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368Q).
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7402) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368Q). Primary use case: EPYC 7402 targets Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7402 rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Xeon Platinum 8368Q rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7402 launched at $1783 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q debuted at $7719. At current prices ($2285 vs $7719), the EPYC 7402 is $5434 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7402 delivers 20.1 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — making the EPYC 7402 the 107.6% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7402 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1783-77% | $7719 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2285-70% | $7719 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.1+235% | 6.0 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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