Xeon Platinum 8362 vs Xeon E7-8895 v2
Xeon Platinum 8362
Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8362
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8895 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+8790%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
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 Xeon E7-8895 v2
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.
Xeon E7-8895 v2
The Xeon E7-8895 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2014-02-01. It features 15 cores and 30 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 57,165 points. Launch price was $6,841.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8362 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 offers 15 cores / 30 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8362 has 17 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8362 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8362 is built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8362 scores 56,787 against the Xeon E7-8895 v2's 57,165 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E7-8895 v2. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8362 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon E7-8895 v2.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+113% | 15 / 30 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total)+28% | 37.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 56,787 | 57,165 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8362 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 uses FCLGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8362 versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — the Xeon Platinum 8362 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8362 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 1536 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8362) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8895 v2). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8362) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8895 v2) — the Xeon Platinum 8362 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8362) and C602-J (Xeon E7-8895 v2).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | FCLGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+100% | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+167% | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+60% | 40 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8362 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8362 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon E7-8895 v2 rivals AMD Opteron 6386 SE.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8362 launched at $6236 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8895 v2 debuted at $6841. At current prices ($5740 vs $65), the Xeon E7-8895 v2 is $5675 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8362 delivers 9.9 pts/$ vs 879.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8895 v2 — making the Xeon E7-8895 v2 the 195.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon E7-8895 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6236-9% | $6841 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5740 | $65-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 879.5+8784% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2014 |
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