EPYC 9355P vs Xeon Platinum 8368

CPU

GPU

EPYC 9355P

32 Cores64 Thrd280 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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Xeon Platinum 8368

38 Cores76 Thrd270 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 9355P

32 / 64

97,249

+5.6%

Ryzen 9 7945HX

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Xeon Platinum 8368

38 / 76

92,054

0.0%

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 9355P

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,216 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $7,214 MSRP).
✅Delivers 154.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 12.8 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $7,214 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8368

2021

Why buy it

✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9355P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (92,054 vs 97,249).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.8 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($7,214 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while EPYC 9355P moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9355P

2024

Xeon Platinum 8368

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,216 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $7,214 MSRP).
✅Delivers 154.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 12.8 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $7,214 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9355P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (92,054 vs 97,249).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.8 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($7,214 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while EPYC 9355P moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9355P better than Xeon Platinum 8368?

Yes. EPYC 9355P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 5.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9355P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.7% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 256 MB vs 57 MB.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9355P is the better fit. You are getting 5.6% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 349.1% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 57 MB).

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

EPYC 9355P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9355P is $4,216 cheaper on MSRP at $2,998 MSRP versus $7,214 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 154.2% better value on MSRP (32.4 vs 12.8 PassMark/$), 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 9355P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2021), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189, 3D V-Cache and a much larger 256 MB L3 cache instead of 57 MB, and more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 38/76. 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.

EPYC 9355P Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8368 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8368
1080p
low	174 FPS	185 FPS
medium	144 FPS	149 FPS
high	124 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	154 FPS
medium	123 FPS	120 FPS
high	101 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	72 FPS
medium	73 FPS	60 FPS
high	58 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8368
1080p
low	658 FPS	412 FPS
medium	566 FPS	361 FPS
high	459 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	235 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	353 FPS
medium	483 FPS	314 FPS
high	404 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	333 FPS	219 FPS
medium	295 FPS	198 FPS
high	268 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	135 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8368
1080p
low	752 FPS	935 FPS
medium	638 FPS	817 FPS
high	593 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	680 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	746 FPS
medium	474 FPS	643 FPS
high	434 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	479 FPS
medium	326 FPS	378 FPS
high	288 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8368
1080p
low	1018 FPS	911 FPS
medium	914 FPS	828 FPS
high	788 FPS	714 FPS
ultra	711 FPS	613 FPS
1440p
low	813 FPS	712 FPS
medium	707 FPS	625 FPS
high	606 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	577 FPS	514 FPS
medium	512 FPS	459 FPS
high	449 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	351 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9355P and Xeon Platinum 8368

EPYC 9355P

The EPYC 9355P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 97,249 points. Launch price was $2,998.

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 9355P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9355P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 25.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 9355P (base: 3.55 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 9355P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9355P scores 97,249 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 5.5% lead for the EPYC 9355P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9355P vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8368
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	38 / 76+19%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+29%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.55 GHz+48%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+349%	57 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-60%	10 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	97,249+6%	92,054
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	20,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	25,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9355P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6000 on the EPYC 9355P versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — the EPYC 9355P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 6 TB of RAM. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9355P) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8368). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9355P) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the EPYC 9355P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9355P) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368).

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8368
Socket	SP5	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB	6 TB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9355P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368). Primary use case: EPYC 9355P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9355P rivals Xeon 6740P; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Xeon Platinum 8368
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	Server

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9355P launched at $2998 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. On MSRP ($2998 vs $7214), the EPYC 9355P is $4216 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9355P delivers 32.4 pts/$ vs 12.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the EPYC 9355P the 87.1% better value option.