Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs Xeon W-3345
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Xeon W-3345
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3345
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon W-3345 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) | ✅ More affordable ($3,319) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon W-3345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+140%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,719) | ✅ More affordable ($3,319) |
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 W-3345
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 W-3345
The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8368Q packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Xeon W-3345 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 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3345 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-3345 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368Q scores 46,681 against the Xeon W-3345's 48,140 — a 3.1% lead for the Xeon W-3345. L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon W-3345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76+58% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total)+58% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Ice Lake-W (2021) |
| PassMark | 46,681 | 48,140+3% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. 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,C621A (Xeon W-3345).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon W-3345 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
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 W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon W-3345 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W-3345 debuted at $2499. At current prices ($7719 vs $3319), the Xeon W-3345 is $4400 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368Q delivers 6.0 pts/$ vs 14.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3345 — making the Xeon W-3345 the 82.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8368Q | Xeon W-3345 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7719 | $2499-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7719 | $3319-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 14.5+142% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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