Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs Xeon Gold 6444Y
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Xeon Gold 6444Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6444Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) | ✅ More affordable ($3,622) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+115%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) | ✅ More affordable ($3,622) |
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 Xeon Gold 6444Y
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.
Xeon Gold 6444Y
The Xeon Gold 6444Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 47,176 points. Launch price was $1,517.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6444Y (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368Q scores 46,681 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6444Y. L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76+138% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total)+27% | 45 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 46,681 | 47,176+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q versus 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 54.5% 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. PCIe lanes: 128 (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 5600+75% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
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. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368Q rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q launched at $7719 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon Gold 6444Y |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7719 | $3622-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7719 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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