Xeon Platinum 8160M vs Xeon Platinum 8358
Xeon Platinum 8160M
Xeon Platinum 8358
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8358
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8160M | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($350) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,145) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8160M | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+778%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($350) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,145) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8358
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.
Xeon Platinum 8358
The Xeon Platinum 8358 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 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: 54,416 points. Launch price was $3,950.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8160M packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8358 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8358 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160M versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8358 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8160M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8160M uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8358 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8160M scores 53,158 against the Xeon Platinum 8358's 54,416 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8358. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160M vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8358.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160M | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 48 MB (total)+45% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+2300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 53,158 | 54,416+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8160M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8358 uses LGA4189 (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 Xeon Platinum 8358 — the Xeon Platinum 8358 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8358 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 (Xeon Platinum 8358). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8358) — the Xeon Platinum 8358 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8358).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160M | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4189 |
| 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 | 64+33% |
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 Platinum 8160M targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8160M rivals EPYC 7401; Xeon Platinum 8358 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160M | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Datacenter | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8160M launched at $5000 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8358 debuted at $4607. At current prices ($350 vs $3145), the Xeon Platinum 8160M is $2795 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8160M delivers 151.9 pts/$ vs 17.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8358 — making the Xeon Platinum 8160M the 159.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8160M | Xeon Platinum 8358 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5000 | $4607-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350-89% | $3145 |
| Performance per Dollar | 151.9+778% | 17.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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