EPYC 8324P vs Xeon Platinum 8362
EPYC 8324P
Xeon Platinum 8362
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8362
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,598) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+60%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,598) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) |
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 8324P and Xeon Platinum 8362
EPYC 8324P
The EPYC 8324P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.65 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 57,127 points. Launch price was $1,895.
Xeon Platinum 8362
The Xeon Platinum 8362 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 265 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 56,787 points. Launch price was $3,500.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 8324P and Xeon Platinum 8362 share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8362 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8362 (base: 2.65 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 8324P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8362 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8324P scores 57,127 against the Xeon Platinum 8362's 56,787 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 8324P. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324P vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.65 GHz | 2.8 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+167% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 57,127 | 56,787 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8324P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8362 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8324P versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8362 — the EPYC 8324P supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8362 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1152 — 112.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8324P) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8362). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8324P) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8362) — the EPYC 8324P offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8324P) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8362).
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+50% | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1152 | 4096+256% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96+50% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 8324P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y; Xeon Platinum 8362 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 8324P launched at $1895 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8362 debuted at $6236. At current prices ($3598 vs $5740), the EPYC 8324P is $2142 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8324P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 9.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8362 — making the EPYC 8324P the 46.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 8324P | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1895-70% | $6236 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3598-37% | $5740 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9+61% | 9.9 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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