Xeon Platinum 8360Y vs Ryzen 9 9900X
Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Ryzen 9 9900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 9900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) | ✅ More affordable ($370) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Ridge (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1367%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) | ✅ More affordable ($370) |
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 Ryzen 9 9900X
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.
Ryzen 9 9900X
The Ryzen 9 9900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 54,530 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Ryzen 9 9900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y versus 5.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 9900X — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 9900X (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 9900X uses Granite Ridge (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8360Y scores 54,078 against the Ryzen 9 9900X's 54,530 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 9900X. L3 cache: 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 9900X.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+200% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+60% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+83% |
| L3 Cache | 54 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+19% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Granite Ridge (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 54,078 | 54,530 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 33,003 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 3,401 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 19,756 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 9900X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 9900X — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 9900X). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 9900X) — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) and A620,B650,X670,X870 (Ryzen 9 9900X).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 256 GB+6553500% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+167% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 9900X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 9900X). The Ryzen 9 9900X includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y launched at $5383 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 9900X debuted at $499.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5383 | $499-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $370 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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