Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs EPYC 7402
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
EPYC 7402
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7402
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | EPYC 7402 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) | ✅ More affordable ($2,285) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | EPYC 7402 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+233%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) | ✅ More affordable ($2,285) |
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 8368Q and EPYC 7402
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 46,681 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 7402
The EPYC 7402 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 46,012 points. Launch price was $1,783.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the EPYC 7402 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402 — a 9.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7402 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368Q scores 46,681 against the EPYC 7402's 46,012 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q. L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | EPYC 7402 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76+58% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+10% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total)+78% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 46,681+1% | 46,012 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 28,546 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,299 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,622 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7402 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7402 — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7402).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | EPYC 7402 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) vs AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7402). Primary use case: EPYC 7402 targets Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368Q rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; EPYC 7402 rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | EPYC 7402 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU |
| Target Use | — | Server / Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q launched at $7719 MSRP, while the EPYC 7402 debuted at $1783. At current prices ($7719 vs $2285), the EPYC 7402 is $5434 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368Q delivers 6.0 pts/$ vs 20.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 7402 — making the EPYC 7402 the 107.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | EPYC 7402 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7719 | $1783-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7719 | $2285-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 20.1+235% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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