Xeon Platinum 8362 vs Xeon W-3365
Xeon Platinum 8362
Xeon W-3365
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8362
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3365
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) | ✅ More affordable ($3,499) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+66%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) | ✅ More affordable ($3,499) |
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 W-3365
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 W-3365
The Xeon W-3365 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 57,312 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Platinum 8362 and Xeon W-3365 share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8362 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3365 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8362 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-3365 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8362 scores 56,787 against the Xeon W-3365's 57,312 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-3365. Both processors carry 48 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+4% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Ice Lake-W (2021) |
| PassMark | 56,787 | 57,312 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 16,817 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8362 versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 — the Xeon Platinum 8362 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8362) and Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8362) vs true (Xeon W-3365). Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8362 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8362 launched at $6236 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3365 debuted at $3499. At current prices ($5740 vs $3499), the Xeon W-3365 is $2241 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8362 delivers 9.9 pts/$ vs 16.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3365 — making the Xeon W-3365 the 49.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8362 | Xeon W-3365 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6236 | $3499-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5740 | $3499-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 16.4+66% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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