Xeon Platinum 8160M vs EPYC 7F72
Xeon Platinum 8160M
EPYC 7F72
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160M
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F72
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8160M | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($350) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,131) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8160M | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+513%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($350) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,131) |
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 8160M and EPYC 7F72
Xeon Platinum 8160M
The Xeon Platinum 8160M 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: 53,158 points. Launch price was $7,704.
EPYC 7F72
The EPYC 7F72 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 52,840 points. Launch price was $2,450.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Platinum 8160M and EPYC 7F72 share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160M versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7F72 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8160M uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7F72 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8160M scores 53,158 against the EPYC 7F72's 52,840 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8160M. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160M vs 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F72.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160M | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 192 MB (total)+482% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 53,158 | 52,840 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8160M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7F72 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160M versus 3200 on the EPYC 7F72 — the EPYC 7F72 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7F72 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) vs 8 (EPYC 7F72). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) vs 128 (EPYC 7F72) — the EPYC 7F72 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) and SP3 (EPYC 7F72).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160M | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB+39321500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8160M supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8160M targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8160M rivals EPYC 7401; EPYC 7F72 rivals Xeon Platinum 8260.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160M | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Datacenter | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8160M launched at $5000 MSRP, while the EPYC 7F72 debuted at $2131. At current prices ($350 vs $2131), the Xeon Platinum 8160M is $1781 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8160M delivers 151.9 pts/$ vs 24.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7F72 — making the Xeon Platinum 8160M the 143.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160M | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5000 | $2131-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350-84% | $2131 |
| Performance per Dollar | 151.9+513% | 24.8 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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