EPYC 9275F vs Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 9275F
Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9275F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,439) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+772%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,439) | ✅ 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 9275F and Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 9275F
The EPYC 9275F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 84,620 points. Launch price was $3,439.
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 9275F packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9275F versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 34.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 9275F (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 9275F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9275F scores 84,620 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 8.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9275F vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 38 / 76+58% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+41% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+71% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+349% | 57 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 84,620 | 92,054+9% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9275F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6000 on the EPYC 9275F versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — the EPYC 9275F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9275F supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 6 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9275F) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8368). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9275F) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the EPYC 9275F offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9275F) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368).
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6000+149900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 6 TB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9275F) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9275F rivals Xeon 6980P; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9275F launched at $3439 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. At current prices ($3439 vs $429), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $3010 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9275F delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 214.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 158.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9275F | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3439-52% | $7214 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3439 | $429-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.6 | 214.6+772% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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