Xeon Platinum 8570 vs Xeon Platinum 8368
Xeon Platinum 8570
Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8570
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2097%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,595) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
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 8570 and Xeon Platinum 8368
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8570 packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8570 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8570 uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8570 scores 93,722 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8570. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 65,000 vs 20,000 (105.9% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8570). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 1,961, a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,960 vs 25,000 (27.5% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368). L3 cache: 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570 vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+47% | 38 / 76 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 300 MB (total)+426% | 57 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 93,722+2% | 92,054 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 65,000+225% | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,960 | 25,000+32% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8570 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8570 versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — 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: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 6 TB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+25% | 64 |
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 8570 targets Server, Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8570 launched at $9595 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. At current prices ($9595 vs $429), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $9166 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8570 delivers 9.8 pts/$ vs 214.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 182.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8570 | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9595 | $7214-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9595 | $429-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8 | 214.6+2090% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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