Xeon Platinum 8368 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Xeon Platinum 8368
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,699.99) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+519%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,699.99) |
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 9965WX
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 9965WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 93,660 points. Launch price was $2,899.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX — a 45.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368 scores 92,054 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX's 93,660 — a 1.7% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,000 vs 60,336 (100.4% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 3,349, a 52.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,000 vs 30,722 (20.5% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX). L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76+58% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz+59% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Shimada Peak (2025) |
| PassMark | 92,054 | 93,660+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 20,000 | 60,336+202% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | 3,349+71% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000 | 30,722+23% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus DDR5-6400 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 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 9965WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+200% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX rivals Xeon w9-3595X.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Server | High-end Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8368 launched at $7214 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX debuted at $2899. At current prices ($429 vs $2699.99), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $2271 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368 delivers 214.6 pts/$ vs 34.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 144.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7214 | $2899-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $429-84% | $2699.99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 214.6+518% | 34.7 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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