EPYC 7773X vs Xeon Platinum 8368

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7773X

64 Cores128 Thrd280 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

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Xeon Platinum 8368

38 Cores76 Thrd270 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7773X

64 / 128

91,340

0.0%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Xeon Platinum 8368

38 / 76

92,054

+0.8%

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 7773X

2022

Why buy it

✅+80% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+1247.4% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 57 MB).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8368 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 12.8 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $7,214 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8368

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,586 less on MSRP ($7,214 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.8 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($7,214 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 280W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (25,000 vs 45,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (57 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 7773X

2022

Xeon Platinum 8368

2021

Why buy it

✅+80% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+1247.4% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 57 MB).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,586 less on MSRP ($7,214 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 22.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.8 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($7,214 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 280W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8368 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 12.8 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $7,214 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (25,000 vs 45,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (57 MB vs 768 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8368 better than EPYC 7773X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Platinum 8368 is ahead with a 10.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X pulls ahead with 80% better Geekbench multi-core. EPYC 7773X also has the bigger cache pool with 1247.4% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 57 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X is the better fit. You are getting 80% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1247.4% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 57 MB).

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

Xeon Platinum 8368 is the smarter buy today. Xeon Platinum 8368 is $1,586 cheaper on MSRP at $7,214 MSRP versus $8,800 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7773X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 80% better Geekbench multi-core. It is also 22.9% better value on MSRP (12.8 vs 10.4 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 7773X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), 1247.4% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 57 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 64 cores / 128 threads instead of 38/76. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 7773X Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8368 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon Platinum 8368
1080p
low	197 FPS	185 FPS
medium	160 FPS	149 FPS
high	129 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	158 FPS	154 FPS
medium	124 FPS	120 FPS
high	96 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	72 FPS
medium	61 FPS	60 FPS
high	47 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 7773X	Xeon Platinum 8368
1080p
low	257 FPS	412 FPS
medium	228 FPS	361 FPS
high	189 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	235 FPS
1440p
low	211 FPS	353 FPS
medium	192 FPS	314 FPS
high	164 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	219 FPS
medium	121 FPS	198 FPS
high	106 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	135 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon Platinum 8368
1080p
low	850 FPS	935 FPS
medium	708 FPS	817 FPS
high	660 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	680 FPS
1440p
low	612 FPS	746 FPS
medium	508 FPS	643 FPS
high	466 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	437 FPS	479 FPS
medium	341 FPS	378 FPS
high	305 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Xeon Platinum 8368
1080p
low	955 FPS	911 FPS
medium	867 FPS	828 FPS
high	742 FPS	714 FPS
ultra	639 FPS	613 FPS
1440p
low	738 FPS	712 FPS
medium	642 FPS	625 FPS
high	547 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	525 FPS	514 FPS
medium	468 FPS	459 FPS
high	409 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	351 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7773X and Xeon Platinum 8368

EPYC 7773X

The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7773X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the EPYC 7773X has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 7773X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,536 vs 1,961, a 24.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 45,000 vs 25,000 (57.1% advantage for the EPYC 7773X). L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon Platinum 8368
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+68%	38 / 76
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+1247%	57 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Milan-X (2022)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	91,340	92,054
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	20,000
Geekbench 6 Single	1,536	1,961+28%
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000+80%	25,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7773X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. 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: 128 (EPYC 7773X) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the EPYC 7773X offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7773X) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368).

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon Platinum 8368
Socket	SP3	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB	6 TB+50%
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 8368 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7773X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Xeon Platinum 8368
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Server	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. On MSRP ($8800 vs $7214), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $1586 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 12.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 20.6% better value option.