Xeon Gold 6342 vs Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Xeon Gold 6342
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6342
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6342 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,000) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6342 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+159%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,000) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) |
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 Gold 6342 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Xeon Gold 6342
The Xeon Gold 6342 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 230 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 47,076 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 46,681 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6342 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6342 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6342 scores 47,076 against the Xeon Platinum 8368Q's 46,681 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6342. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6342 vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 38 / 76+58% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 57 MB (total)+58% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 47,076 | 46,681 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6342 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6342) vs 128 (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6342) and SP3,C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368Q).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+50% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
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. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6342 rivals EPYC 7443; Xeon Platinum 8368Q rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6342 launched at $2977 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q debuted at $7719. At current prices ($3000 vs $7719), the Xeon Gold 6342 is $4719 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6342 delivers 15.7 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — making the Xeon Gold 6342 the 88.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6342 | Xeon Platinum 8368Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2977-61% | $7719 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3000-61% | $7719 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+162% | 6.0 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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