Xeon Platinum 8360Y vs EPYC 7F72
Xeon Platinum 8360Y
EPYC 7F72
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F72
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) | ✅ More affordable ($2,131) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+147%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) | ✅ More affordable ($2,131) |
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 8360Y and EPYC 7F72
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.
EPYC 7F72
The EPYC 7F72 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 192 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 52,840 points. Launch price was $2,450.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the EPYC 7F72 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 7F72 — a 5.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 7F72 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7F72 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8360Y scores 54,078 against the EPYC 7F72's 52,840 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y. L3 cache: 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y vs 192 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F72.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+50% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 54 MB (total) | 192 MB (total)+256% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 54,078+2% | 52,840 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7F72 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) vs 128 (EPYC 7F72) — the EPYC 7F72 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) and SP3 (EPYC 7F72).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| 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 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 7F72 rivals Xeon Platinum 8260.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8360Y launched at $5383 MSRP, while the EPYC 7F72 debuted at $2131.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | EPYC 7F72 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5383 | $2131-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $2131 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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