Xeon Platinum 8268 vs EPYC 7601
Xeon Platinum 8268
EPYC 7601
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8268
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8268 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8268 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,302) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 8268 and EPYC 7601
Xeon Platinum 8268
The Xeon Platinum 8268 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,081 points. Launch price was $6,302.
EPYC 7601
The EPYC 7601 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 35,059 points. Launch price was $4,200.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8268 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 7601 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8268 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8268 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8268 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7601 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8268 scores 35,081 against the EPYC 7601's 35,059 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8268. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8268 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8268 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+22% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+79% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 35,081 | 35,059 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 24,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,394 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,046 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8268 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 7601 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8268 versus 2666 on the EPYC 7601 — the EPYC 7601 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8268) vs 8 (EPYC 7601). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Platinum 8268) vs 128 (EPYC 7601) — the EPYC 7601 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8268) and SP3 (EPYC 7601).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8268 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | 2666+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+52428700% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 128+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8268 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8268) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8268 targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8268 rivals EPYC 7452; EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8268 | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | High-end Server | — |
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