Xeon Platinum 8380 vs EPYC 74F3
Xeon Platinum 8380
EPYC 74F3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 74F3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8380 | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($965) | ✅ More affordable ($824) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8380 | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($965) | ✅ More affordable ($824) |
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 8380 and EPYC 74F3
Xeon Platinum 8380
The Xeon Platinum 8380 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 40 cores and 80 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 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: 62,318 points. Launch price was $5,846.
EPYC 74F3
The EPYC 74F3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 60,666 points. Launch price was $2,900.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8380 packs 40 cores / 80 threads, while the EPYC 74F3 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8380 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8380 versus 4 GHz on the EPYC 74F3 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 74F3 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8380 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 74F3 uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm+). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8380 scores 62,318 against the EPYC 74F3's 60,666 — a 2.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8380. L3 cache: 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8380 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 74F3.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 40 / 80+67% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+327% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 62,318+3% | 60,666 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 40,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8380 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 74F3 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8380 versus 3200 on the EPYC 74F3 — the EPYC 74F3 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8380 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8380) vs 128 (EPYC 74F3) — the EPYC 74F3 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8380) and SP3 (EPYC 74F3).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 3200+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+157286300% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8380 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8380 targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8380 rivals EPYC 7543; EPYC 74F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Datacenter | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8380 launched at $2010 MSRP, while the EPYC 74F3 debuted at $913. At current prices ($965 vs $824), the EPYC 74F3 is $141 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8380 delivers 64.6 pts/$ vs 73.6 pts/$ for the EPYC 74F3 — making the EPYC 74F3 the 13.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8380 | EPYC 74F3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2010 | $913-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $965 | $824-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.6 | 73.6+14% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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