Xeon Platinum 8368 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Xeon Platinum 8368
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,444) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+680%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,444) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
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.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 94,737 points. Launch price was $6,499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — a 27.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368 scores 92,054 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX's 94,737 — a 2.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,000 vs 66,403 (107.4% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 1,500, a 26.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,000 vs 20,000 (22.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368). L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368 vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76 | 64 / 128+68% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total) | 256 MB+349% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Chagall PRO (2022) |
| PassMark | 92,054 | 94,737+3% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 20,000 | 66,403+232% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961+31% | 1,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000+25% | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | sWRX8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+200% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Platinum 8368 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Server | Professional Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8368 launched at $7214 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX debuted at $6499. At current prices ($429 vs $3444), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $3015 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368 delivers 214.6 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 154.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7214 | $6499-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $429-88% | $3444 |
| Performance per Dollar | 214.6+680% | 27.5 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2022 |
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