EPYC 7773X vs Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 7773X
Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7773X | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7773X | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1967%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
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 7773X and Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
Xeon Platinum 8368
The Xeon Platinum 8368 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 92,054 points. Launch price was $7,214.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7773X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7773X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,536 vs 1,961, a 24.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 45,000 vs 25,000 (57.1% advantage for the EPYC 7773X). L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+68% | 38 / 76 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 768 MB (total)+1247% | 57 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Milan-X (2022) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 91,340 | 92,054 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,536 | 1,961+28% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 45,000+80% | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7773X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon Platinum 8368 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7773X) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the EPYC 7773X offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7773X) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368).
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 6 TB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8368 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7773X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. At current prices ($8800 vs $429), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $8371 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 214.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 181.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7773X | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8800 | $7214-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8800 | $429-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.4 | 214.6+1963% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2021 |
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