EPYC 9355P vs Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 9355P
Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9355P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,026) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+568%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,026) | ✅ 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 9355P and Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 9355P
The EPYC 9355P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 97,249 points. Launch price was $2,998.
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 9355P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9355P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 25.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 9355P (base: 3.55 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 9355P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9355P scores 97,249 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 5.5% lead for the EPYC 9355P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9355P vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.
| Feature | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 38 / 76+19% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+29% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.55 GHz+48% | 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 | 97,249+6% | 92,054 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9355P 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 DDR5-6000 on the EPYC 9355P versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — the EPYC 9355P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 6 TB of RAM. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9355P) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8368). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9355P) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the EPYC 9355P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9355P) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368).
| Feature | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9355P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368). Primary use case: EPYC 9355P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9355P rivals Xeon 6740P; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Data Center / Single Socket | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9355P launched at $2998 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. At current prices ($3026 vs $429), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $2597 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9355P delivers 32.1 pts/$ vs 214.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 147.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9355P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2998-58% | $7214 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3026 | $429-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.1 | 214.6+569% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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