Xeon Platinum 8168 vs Xeon Platinum 8153
Xeon Platinum 8168
Xeon Platinum 8153
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8168
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8153
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Platinum 8153
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.
Xeon Platinum 8153
The Xeon Platinum 8153 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 32,180 points. Launch price was $3,115.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8168 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8153 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 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8153 — a 27.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8168 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8168 scores 32,373 against the Xeon Platinum 8153's 32,180 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8168. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8168 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8153.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+32% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB+50% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+50% | 16 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 32,373 | 32,180 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to 2666 memory speed. Both support up to 768 of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Platinum 8168) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8153).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 768 |
| 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8168 rivals EPYC 7501.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8168 | Xeon Platinum 8153 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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