Xeon Platinum 8358 vs Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Xeon Platinum 8358
Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8358
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8358 | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,145) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8358 | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+72%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,145) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8360Y
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.
Xeon Platinum 8360Y
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 54 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: 54,078 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8358 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8358 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8358 scores 54,416 against the Xeon Platinum 8360Y's 54,078 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8358. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8358 vs 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8358 | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 36 / 72+13% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 54 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 54,416 | 54,078 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8358) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8358 | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
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 8358 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Platinum 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8358 | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8358 launched at $4607 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y debuted at $5383.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8358 | Xeon Platinum 8360Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4607-14% | $5383 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3145 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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