Xeon Platinum 8160 vs Xeon Gold 5318H
Xeon Platinum 8160
Xeon Gold 5318H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5318H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Gold 5318H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cooper Lake-SP (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Gold 5318H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Platinum 8160 and Xeon Gold 5318H
Xeon Platinum 8160
The Xeon Platinum 8160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,989 points. Launch price was $4,702.
Xeon Gold 5318H
The Xeon Gold 5318H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Cooper Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 RDIMM. Passmark benchmark score: 29,301 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8160 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5318H offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8160 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5318H — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8160 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5318H uses Cooper Lake-SP (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8160 scores 28,989 against the Xeon Gold 5318H's 29,301 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 5318H. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160 vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5318H.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Gold 5318H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+33% | 18 / 36 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB+33% | 24.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+2300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cooper Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 28,989 | 29,301+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,063 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8160 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 5318H uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160 versus DDR4-2667 on the Xeon Gold 5318H — the Xeon Platinum 8160 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5318H supports up to 1152 GB of RAM compared to 768 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160) and C620 Series (Xeon Gold 5318H).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Gold 5318H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 1152 GB+157286300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8160) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 5318H). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5318H targets Cloud Infrastructure / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8160 rivals EPYC 7451; Xeon Gold 5318H rivals EPYC 7352.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160 | Xeon Gold 5318H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Cloud Infrastructure / Virtualization |
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