Xeon Platinum 8368 vs Xeon Platinum 8570
Xeon Platinum 8368
Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2097%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($429) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) |
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 Platinum 8570
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 Platinum 8570
The Xeon Platinum 8570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5600 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 93,722 points. Launch price was $9,595.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8570 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368 scores 92,054 against the Xeon Platinum 8570's 93,722 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8570. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 20,000 vs 65,000 (105.9% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 1,960, a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,000 vs 18,960 (27.5% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368). L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368 vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76 | 56 / 112+47% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total) | 300 MB (total)+426% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 92,054 | 93,722+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 20,000 | 65,000+225% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000+32% | 18,960 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — the Xeon Platinum 8570 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 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) — the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368) and Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+50% | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 80+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server, Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8368 launched at $7214 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 debuted at $9595. At current prices ($429 vs $9595), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $9166 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368 delivers 214.6 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8570 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 182.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368 | Xeon Platinum 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7214-25% | $9595 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $429-96% | $9595 |
| Performance per Dollar | 214.6+2090% | 9.8 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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