EPYC 9454 vs Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 9454
Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9454 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($576) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9454 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($576) | ✅ 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 9454 and Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 9454
The EPYC 9454 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.
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 9454 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the EPYC 9454 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 9454 (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 9454 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 4.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454 vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+26% | 38 / 76 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.75 GHz+15% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+349% | 57 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 87,961 | 92,054+5% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9454 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 DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9454 versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — the EPYC 9454 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 9454) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8368). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the EPYC 9454 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9454) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368).
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+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 9454) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center, Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | 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 | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. At current prices ($576 vs $429), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $147 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 152.7 pts/$ vs 214.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 33.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5225-28% | $7214 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $576 | $429-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 152.7 | 214.6+41% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2021 |
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