Xeon w7-3455 vs Xeon Platinum 8362
Xeon w7-3455
Xeon Platinum 8362
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w7-3455
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8362
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w7-3455 | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,625) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w7-3455 | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+111%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,625) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,740) |
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 w7-3455 and Xeon Platinum 8362
Xeon w7-3455
The Xeon w7-3455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 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. Passmark benchmark score: 54,925 points. Launch price was $2,489.
Xeon Platinum 8362
The Xeon Platinum 8362 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 265 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 56,787 points. Launch price was $3,500.
Processing Power
The Xeon w7-3455 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8362 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8362 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3455 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8362 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-3455 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon w7-3455 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8362 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w7-3455 scores 54,925 against the Xeon Platinum 8362's 56,787 — a 3.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8362. L3 cache: 67.5 MB on the Xeon w7-3455 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3455 | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+33% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 67.5 MB+41% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 54,925 | 56,787+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w7-3455 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8362 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w7-3455 versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8362 — the Xeon Platinum 8362 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w7-3455) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8362) — the Xeon w7-3455 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel W790 (Xeon w7-3455) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8362).
| Feature | Xeon w7-3455 | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112+75% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon w7-3455 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Xeon w7-3455) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8362). Direct competitor: Xeon w7-3455 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX; Xeon Platinum 8362 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3455 | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w7-3455 launched at $2489 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8362 debuted at $6236. At current prices ($2625 vs $5740), the Xeon w7-3455 is $3115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w7-3455 delivers 20.9 pts/$ vs 9.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8362 — making the Xeon w7-3455 the 71.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w7-3455 | Xeon Platinum 8362 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2489-60% | $6236 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2625-54% | $5740 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.9+111% | 9.9 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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