Xeon Platinum 8358 vs Xeon Platinum 8360Y

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.

Xeon Platinum 8358

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $776 less on MSRP ($4,607 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($4,607 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (54,078 vs 54,416).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $4,607 MSRP).

Xeon Platinum 8358

2021

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $776 less on MSRP ($4,607 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($4,607 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (54,078 vs 54,416).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $4,607 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8358 better than Xeon Platinum 8360Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Platinum 8360Y is ahead with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8358 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8358 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Xeon Platinum 8358 is the smarter buy today. Xeon Platinum 8358 is $776 cheaper on MSRP at $4,607 MSRP versus $5,383 MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8360Y is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 17.6% better value on MSRP (11.8 vs 10.0 PassMark/$), 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 safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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.

Xeon Platinum 8358 Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8360Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8358	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
1080p
low	185 FPS	185 FPS
medium	149 FPS	149 FPS
high	120 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	154 FPS
medium	120 FPS	120 FPS
high	93 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	72 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	46 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8358	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
1080p
low	416 FPS	412 FPS
medium	364 FPS	361 FPS
high	296 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	235 FPS
1440p
low	356 FPS	353 FPS
medium	317 FPS	314 FPS
high	264 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	219 FPS
medium	200 FPS	198 FPS
high	169 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	135 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8358	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
1080p
low	984 FPS	971 FPS
medium	858 FPS	849 FPS
high	811 FPS	803 FPS
ultra	720 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	787 FPS	774 FPS
medium	676 FPS	668 FPS
high	639 FPS	631 FPS
ultra	567 FPS	560 FPS
4K
low	504 FPS	497 FPS
medium	397 FPS	393 FPS
high	353 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8358	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
1080p
low	911 FPS	954 FPS
medium	828 FPS	863 FPS
high	714 FPS	745 FPS
ultra	615 FPS	634 FPS
1440p
low	712 FPS	745 FPS
medium	625 FPS	652 FPS
high	537 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	514 FPS	537 FPS
medium	459 FPS	479 FPS
high	403 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8358 and Xeon Platinum 8360Y

Xeon Platinum 8358

The Xeon Platinum 8358 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 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: 54,416 points. Launch price was $3,950.

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 Xeon Platinum 8358 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8358 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture using a 10 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8358 scores 54,416 against the Xeon Platinum 8360Y's 54,078 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8358. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8358 vs 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8358	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	36 / 72+13%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	48 MB (total)	54 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-SP (2021)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	54,416	54,078

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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 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8358) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y).

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8358	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
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	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	64	64

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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 8358 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Platinum 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8358	Xeon Platinum 8360Y
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Platinum 8358 launched at $4607 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8360Y debuted at $5383. On MSRP ($4607 vs $5383), the Xeon Platinum 8358 is $776 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8358 delivers 11.8 pts/$ vs 10.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y — making the Xeon Platinum 8358 the 16.2% better value option.