Xeon Platinum 8362 vs Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Xeon Platinum 8362
Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8362
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 8362 and Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Xeon Platinum 8362
The Xeon Platinum 8362 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 265 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 56,787 points. Launch price was $3,500.
Ryzen AI Max+ 395
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 55,025 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8362 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8362 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8362 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8362 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8362 scores 56,787 against the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 55,025 — a 3.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8362. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8362 vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 56,787+3% | 55,025 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8362 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8362 versus 8000 on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8362 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8362) vs 4 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8362) vs 16 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — the Xeon Platinum 8362 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8362) and FP11 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 8000+150% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+3100% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+300% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 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 8362) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max+ 395). The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 8060S), while the Xeon Platinum 8362 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8362 rivals EPYC 7543; Ryzen AI Max+ 395 rivals Core Ultra 9 285HX.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8362 launched at $6236 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 debuted at $0. At current prices ($5740 vs $0), the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is $5740 cheaper.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6236 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5740 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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