Xeon 6780E vs Xeon Platinum 8368
Xeon 6780E
Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2006%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ 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 Xeon 6780E and Xeon Platinum 8368
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
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 Xeon 6780E packs 144 cores / 144 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 106 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon 6780E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6780E scores 86,734 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368. L3 cache: 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 144 / 144+279% | 38 / 76 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 108 MB (total)+89% | 57 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 86,734 | 92,054+6% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6780E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6780E versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — the Xeon 6780E supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8368 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6780E) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the Xeon 6780E offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 6 TB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+38% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368). Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute, Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Cloud Native Compute | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6780E launched at $11350 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. At current prices ($8513 vs $429), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $8084 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6780E delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 214.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 181.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11350 | $7214-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8513 | $429-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 214.6+2004% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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