EPYC 7401 vs Xeon Platinum 8360Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7401

24 Cores48 Thrd155 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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Xeon Platinum 8360Y

36 Cores72 Thrd250 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7401

24 / 48

55,280

+2.2%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen 7 8840HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

36 / 72

54,078

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About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7401

2017

Why buy it

✅+2.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $3,883 less on MSRP ($1,500 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 266.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 36.9 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Draws 155W instead of 250W, a 95W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8360Y across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (54,078 vs 55,280).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 36.9 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
❌61.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 155W.

EPYC 7401

2017

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

2021

Why buy it

✅+2.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $3,883 less on MSRP ($1,500 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 266.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 36.9 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Draws 155W instead of 250W, a 95W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8360Y across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (54,078 vs 55,280).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 36.9 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
❌61.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 155W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7401 better than Xeon Platinum 8360Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Platinum 8360Y is ahead with a 9.8% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7401 pulls ahead with 2.2% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7401 is the better fit. You are getting 2.2% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7401 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7401 is $3,883 cheaper on MSRP at $1,500 MSRP versus $5,383 MSRP, and it gives you 2.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8360Y is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 9.8% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 266.8% better value on MSRP (36.9 vs 10.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Platinum 8360Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7401 Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8360Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
1080p
low	187 FPS	185 FPS
medium	165 FPS	149 FPS
high	132 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	154 FPS
medium	127 FPS	120 FPS
high	97 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	72 FPS
medium	63 FPS	60 FPS
high	48 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
1080p
low	207 FPS	412 FPS
medium	188 FPS	361 FPS
high	160 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	235 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	353 FPS
medium	163 FPS	314 FPS
high	141 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	219 FPS
medium	103 FPS	198 FPS
high	92 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	135 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
1080p
low	620 FPS	971 FPS
medium	518 FPS	849 FPS
high	466 FPS	803 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	774 FPS
medium	432 FPS	668 FPS
high	378 FPS	631 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	560 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	497 FPS
medium	308 FPS	393 FPS
high	270 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
1080p
low	834 FPS	954 FPS
medium	758 FPS	863 FPS
high	651 FPS	745 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	634 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	745 FPS
medium	584 FPS	652 FPS
high	500 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	537 FPS
medium	427 FPS	479 FPS
high	375 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7401 and Xeon Platinum 8360Y

EPYC 7401

The EPYC 7401 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 55,280 points. Launch price was $1,850.

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

The Xeon Platinum 8360Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 54 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: 54,078 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7401 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7401 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7401 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7401 scores 55,280 against the Xeon Platinum 8360Y's 54,078 — a 2.2% lead for the EPYC 7401. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7401 vs 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y.

Feature	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	36 / 72+50%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.5 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+19%	54 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	55,280+2%	54,078

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7401 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7401 versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports 18.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7401) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) — the EPYC 7401 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7401) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y).

Feature	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Socket	TR4	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	2666	3200+20%
Max RAM Capacity	2048	4096+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8360Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7401 rivals Xeon Silver 4114; Xeon Platinum 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	EPYC 7401	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7401 launched at $1500 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y debuted at $5383. On MSRP ($1500 vs $5383), the EPYC 7401 is $3883 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7401 delivers 36.9 pts/$ vs 10.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — making the EPYC 7401 the 114.3% better value option.