Xeon Platinum 8368 vs EPYC 9754
Xeon Platinum 8368
EPYC 9754
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9754
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9754 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,631) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bergamo (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9754 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2217%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,631) |
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 9754
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 9754
The EPYC 9754 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 98,450 points. Launch price was $11,900.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the EPYC 9754 offers 128 cores / 256 threads — the EPYC 9754 has 90 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 9754 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9754 uses Bergamo (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368 scores 92,054 against the EPYC 9754's 98,450 — a 6.7% lead for the EPYC 9754. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,000 vs 104,584 (135.8% advantage for the EPYC 9754). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 1,634, a 18.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,000 vs 16,825 (39.1% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368). L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9754.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9754 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76 | 128 / 256+237% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+10% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+7% | 2.25 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+349% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Bergamo (2023) |
| PassMark | 92,054 | 98,450+7% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 20,000 | 104,584+423% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961+20% | 1,634 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000+49% | 16,825 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9754 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9754 — the EPYC 9754 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 9754). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs 128 (EPYC 9754) — the EPYC 9754 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368) and SP5 (EPYC 9754).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9754 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+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 9754). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server, EPYC 9754 targets Data Center / Cloud Native. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 9754 rivals Xeon 6780E.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9754 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Server | Data Center / Cloud Native |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8368 launched at $7214 MSRP, while the EPYC 9754 debuted at $11900. At current prices ($429 vs $10631), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $10202 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368 delivers 214.6 pts/$ vs 9.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9754 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 183.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | EPYC 9754 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7214-39% | $11900 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $429-96% | $10631 |
| Performance per Dollar | 214.6+2208% | 9.3 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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