EPYC 9174F vs Xeon Platinum 8160M
EPYC 9174F
Xeon Platinum 8160M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9174F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9174F | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9174F | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1047%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 9174F and Xeon Platinum 8160M
EPYC 9174F
The EPYC 9174F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 52,249 points. Launch price was $3,850.
Xeon Platinum 8160M
The Xeon Platinum 8160M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 53,158 points. Launch price was $7,704.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9174F packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8160M offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8160M has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9174F versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160M — a 17.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9174F (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 9174F uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8160M uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9174F scores 52,249 against the Xeon Platinum 8160M's 53,158 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8160M. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9174F vs 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160M.
| Feature | EPYC 9174F | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+95% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+676% | 33 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 24 MB+2300% |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 52,249 | 53,158+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9174F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8160M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9174F versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160M — the EPYC 9174F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9174F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9174F) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8160M). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9174F) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) — the EPYC 9174F offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9174F) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160M).
| Feature | EPYC 9174F | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+119900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 1536 GB+26214300% |
| RAM Channels | 12+100% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
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. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8160M targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: EPYC 9174F rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon Platinum 8160M rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | EPYC 9174F | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Datacenter |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9174F launched at $194 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8160M debuted at $5000. At current prices ($30 vs $350), the EPYC 9174F is $320 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9174F delivers 1741.6 pts/$ vs 151.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8160M — making the EPYC 9174F the 167.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9174F | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $194-96% | $5000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-91% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1741.6+1047% | 151.9 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2017 |
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