Xeon Platinum 8358 vs EPYC 7401
Xeon Platinum 8358
EPYC 7401
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8358
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7401
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8358 | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,145) | ✅ More affordable ($450) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8358 | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+610%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,145) | ✅ More affordable ($450) |
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 8358 and EPYC 7401
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.
EPYC 7401
The EPYC 7401 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 55,280 points. Launch price was $1,850.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8358 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 7401 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8358 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8358 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8358 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8358 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7401 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8358 scores 54,416 against the EPYC 7401's 55,280 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 7401. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8358 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7401.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8358 | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+33% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 54,416 | 55,280+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8358 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7401 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8358 versus 2666 on the EPYC 7401 — the Xeon Platinum 8358 supports 18.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8358 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8358) vs 128 (EPYC 7401) — the EPYC 7401 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8358) and SP3 (EPYC 7401).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8358 | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+20% | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+100% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8358 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8358 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 7401 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8358 | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8358 launched at $4607 MSRP, while the EPYC 7401 debuted at $1500. At current prices ($3145 vs $450), the EPYC 7401 is $2695 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8358 delivers 17.3 pts/$ vs 122.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7401 — making the EPYC 7401 the 150.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8358 | EPYC 7401 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4607 | $1500-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3145 | $450-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.3 | 122.8+610% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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