Xeon Platinum 8368 vs EPYC 9375F
Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 9375F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9375F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($429) | ✅ More affordable ($108) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+313%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($429) | ✅ More affordable ($108) |
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 8368 and EPYC 9375F
Xeon Platinum 8368
The Xeon Platinum 8368 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 57 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: 92,054 points. Launch price was $7,214.
EPYC 9375F
The EPYC 9375F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,768 points. Launch price was $5,306.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the EPYC 9375F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9375F — a 34.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 9375F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9375F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368 scores 92,054 against the EPYC 9375F's 95,768 — a 4% lead for the EPYC 9375F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 2,981, a 41.3% lead for the EPYC 9375F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,000 vs 26,020 (4% advantage for the EPYC 9375F). L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9375F.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76+19% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.85 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+349% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 92,054 | 95,768+4% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 20,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | 2,981+52% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000 | 26,020+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9375F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus DDR5-6000 on the EPYC 9375F — the EPYC 9375F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 6 TB of RAM. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs 12 (EPYC 9375F). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs 128 (EPYC 9375F) — the EPYC 9375F offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368) and SP5 (EPYC 9375F).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6000+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9375F). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server, EPYC 9375F targets Data Center / Frequency Optimized. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 9375F rivals Xeon 6766E.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Server | Data Center / Frequency Optimized |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8368 launched at $7214 MSRP, while the EPYC 9375F debuted at $5306. At current prices ($429 vs $108), the EPYC 9375F is $321 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368 delivers 214.6 pts/$ vs 886.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9375F — making the EPYC 9375F the 122.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7214 | $5306-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $429 | $108-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 214.6 | 886.7+313% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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