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Xeon Gold 6438N
Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6438N
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6438N | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,351) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6438N | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+57%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,351) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) |
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 6438N and Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Xeon Gold 6438N
The Xeon Gold 6438N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 52,789 points. Launch price was $3,351.
Xeon Platinum 8360Y
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 54 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 54,078 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6438N packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6438N versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6438N (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6438N uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6438N scores 52,789 against the Xeon Platinum 8360Y's 54,078 — a 2.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y. L3 cache: 60 MB on the Xeon Gold 6438N vs 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438N | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 36 / 72+13% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB+11% | 54 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 52,789 | 54,078+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6438N uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Gold 6438N versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6438N) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) — the Xeon Gold 6438N offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6438N) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438N | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+25% | 64 |
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. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6438N targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6438N rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon Platinum 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438N | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6438N launched at $3351 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y debuted at $5383.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6438N | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3351-38% | $5383 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3351 | — |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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