Xeon Platinum 8368 vs Xeon 6740P
Xeon Platinum 8368
Xeon 6740P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1000%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) |
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 Xeon 6740P
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.
Xeon 6740P
The Xeon 6740P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740P has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368 scores 92,054 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368. L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76 | 48 / 96+26% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total) | 288 MB (total)+405% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 3 nm-70% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 92,054+2% | 90,684 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 20,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (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 Xeon 6740P — the Xeon 6740P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8368 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the Xeon 6740P offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+50% | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 88+38% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Server | High-density Compute |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8368 launched at $7214 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. At current prices ($429 vs $4650), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $4221 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368 delivers 214.6 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 166.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7214 | $4650-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $429-91% | $4650 |
| Performance per Dollar | 214.6+1001% | 19.5 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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