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 8360Y

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅+44% larger total L3 cache (54 MB vs 38 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2475X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 29.7 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $1,789 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Xeon w7-2475X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon w7-2475X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,594 less on MSRP ($1,789 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 196.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 29.7 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($1,789 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Draws 225W instead of 250W, a 25W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (53,211 vs 54,078).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 54 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

2021

Xeon w7-2475X

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅+44% larger total L3 cache (54 MB vs 38 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,594 less on MSRP ($1,789 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 196.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 29.7 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($1,789 MSRP vs $5,383 MSRP).
✅Draws 225W instead of 250W, a 25W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-2475X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 29.7 PassMark/$ ($5,383 MSRP vs $1,789 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Xeon w7-2475X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (53,211 vs 54,078).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (38 MB vs 54 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w7-2475X better than Xeon Platinum 8360Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon w7-2475X is ahead with a 15.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8360Y pulls ahead with 1.6% better PassMark. Xeon Platinum 8360Y also has the bigger cache pool with 44% larger total L3 cache (54 MB vs 38 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8360Y is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 36 cores and 72 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 44% larger total L3 cache (54 MB vs 38 MB).

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

Xeon w7-2475X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w7-2475X is $3,594 cheaper on MSRP at $1,789 MSRP versus $5,383 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8360Y is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.6% better PassMark. It is also 196.1% better value on MSRP (29.7 vs 10.0 PassMark/$), 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 w7-2475X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 8360Y Benchmark Check

Xeon w7-2475X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8360Y	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	185 FPS	334 FPS
medium	149 FPS	309 FPS
high	120 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	285 FPS
medium	120 FPS	234 FPS
high	93 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	196 FPS
medium	60 FPS	160 FPS
high	46 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8360Y	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	412 FPS	681 FPS
medium	361 FPS	576 FPS
high	294 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	553 FPS
medium	314 FPS	481 FPS
high	264 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	325 FPS
4K
low	219 FPS	326 FPS
medium	198 FPS	286 FPS
high	167 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	229 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8360Y	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	971 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	849 FPS	1244 FPS
high	803 FPS	1139 FPS
ultra	712 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	774 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	668 FPS	956 FPS
high	631 FPS	862 FPS
ultra	560 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	497 FPS	657 FPS
medium	393 FPS	556 FPS
high	349 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	425 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8360Y	Xeon w7-2475X
1080p
low	954 FPS	1244 FPS
medium	863 FPS	1015 FPS
high	745 FPS	951 FPS
ultra	634 FPS	827 FPS
1440p
low	745 FPS	965 FPS
medium	652 FPS	834 FPS
high	559 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	475 FPS	624 FPS
4K
low	537 FPS	714 FPS
medium	479 FPS	617 FPS
high	420 FPS	543 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8360Y and Xeon w7-2475X

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.

Xeon w7-2475X

The Xeon w7-2475X 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 53,211 points. Launch price was $1,789.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8360Y packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Xeon w7-2475X offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8360Y has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-2475X — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-2475X (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon w7-2475X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8360Y scores 54,078 against the Xeon w7-2475X's 53,211 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8360Y. L3 cache: 54 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon w7-2475X.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8360Y	Xeon w7-2475X
Cores / Threads	36 / 72+80%	20 / 40
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+37%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	54 MB (total)+44%	37.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Ice Lake-SP (2021)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	54,078+2%	53,211

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Platinum 8360Y uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w7-2475X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8360Y versus 4800 on the Xeon w7-2475X — the Xeon w7-2475X supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) vs 112 (Xeon w7-2475X) — the Xeon w7-2475X offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Platinum 8360Y) and W790 (Xeon w7-2475X).

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8360Y	Xeon w7-2475X
Socket	LGA4189	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200	4800+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	64	112+75%

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w7-2475X 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8360Y rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon w7-2475X rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8360Y	Xeon w7-2475X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Platinum 8360Y launched at $5383 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-2475X debuted at $1789. On MSRP ($5383 vs $1789), the Xeon w7-2475X is $3594 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8360Y delivers 10.0 pts/$ vs 29.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-2475X — making the Xeon w7-2475X the 99% better value option.