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Xeon Platinum 8168
EPYC 7302P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8168
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7302P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8168 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8168 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8168 and EPYC 7302P
Xeon Platinum 8168
The Xeon Platinum 8168 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 2.7 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): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 32,373 points. Launch price was $5,890.
EPYC 7302P
The EPYC 7302P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 32,690 points. Launch price was $825.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8168 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7302P offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8168 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8168 versus 3.3 GHz on the EPYC 7302P — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8168 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8168 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7302P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8168 scores 32,373 against the EPYC 7302P's 32,690 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7302P. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8168 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7302P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB+3% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 32,373 | 32,690 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,320 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8168 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7302P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8168 versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7302P — the Xeon Platinum 8168 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7302P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 768 — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8168) vs 8 (EPYC 7302P). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8168) vs 128 (EPYC 7302P) — the EPYC 7302P offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Platinum 8168) and SP3 (EPYC 7302P).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 4096 GB+559240433% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8168 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8168) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7302P). Primary use case: EPYC 7302P targets Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8168 rivals EPYC 7501; EPYC 7302P rivals Xeon Gold 6230.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | EPYC 7302P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | — | Server / Virtualization |
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