Xeon Platinum 8360Y vs Xeon Platinum 8160M
Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Xeon Platinum 8160M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1412%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,383) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8160M
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.
Xeon Platinum 8160M
The Xeon Platinum 8160M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 53,158 points. Launch price was $7,704.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8160M 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 Xeon Platinum 8160M — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8160M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8160M uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8360Y scores 54,078 against the Xeon Platinum 8160M's 53,158 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y. L3 cache: 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y vs 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160M.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+50% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 54 MB (total)+64% | 33 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 24 MB+2300% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 54,078+2% | 53,158 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8160M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160M — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8160M). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160M).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 1536 GB+39321500% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+33% | 48 |
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. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8160M targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Platinum 8160M rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Datacenter |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8360Y launched at $5383 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8160M debuted at $5000.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8360Y | Xeon Platinum 8160M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5383 | $5000-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $350 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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