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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 8368

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,145 less on MSRP ($7,214 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.8 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($7,214 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 350W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (57 MB vs 105 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Xeon Platinum 8470 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

✅+84.2% larger total L3 cache (105 MB vs 57 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (89,850 vs 92,054).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 12.8 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $7,214 MSRP).
❌29.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 270W.

Xeon Platinum 8368

2021

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,145 less on MSRP ($7,214 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.8 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($7,214 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 350W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+84.2% larger total L3 cache (105 MB vs 57 MB).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (57 MB vs 105 MB).
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Xeon Platinum 8470 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (89,850 vs 92,054).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 12.8 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $7,214 MSRP).
❌29.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 270W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8368 better than Xeon Platinum 8470?

Yes. Xeon Platinum 8368 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.4% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data and 2.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Platinum 8368 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.4% more average FPS across 41 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8368 is the better fit. You are getting 2.5% better PassMark, backed by 38 cores and 76 threads.

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

Xeon Platinum 8368 is the smarter buy today. Xeon Platinum 8368 is $2,145 cheaper on MSRP at $7,214 MSRP versus $9,359 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 32.9% better value on MSRP (12.8 vs 9.6 PassMark/$), 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 8470 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189, and 84.2% larger total L3 cache (105 MB vs 57 MB). 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 8368 Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8470 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	185 FPS	191 FPS
medium	149 FPS	172 FPS
high	120 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	114 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	156 FPS
medium	120 FPS	132 FPS
high	93 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	71 FPS
medium	60 FPS	64 FPS
high	46 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	412 FPS	282 FPS
medium	361 FPS	250 FPS
high	294 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	230 FPS
medium	314 FPS	208 FPS
high	264 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	219 FPS	143 FPS
medium	198 FPS	131 FPS
high	167 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	99 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	935 FPS	854 FPS
medium	817 FPS	773 FPS
high	766 FPS	738 FPS
ultra	680 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	746 FPS	760 FPS
medium	643 FPS	683 FPS
high	603 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	569 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	505 FPS
medium	378 FPS	413 FPS
high	334 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	306 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	911 FPS	983 FPS
medium	828 FPS	885 FPS
high	714 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	662 FPS
1440p
low	712 FPS	804 FPS
medium	625 FPS	700 FPS
high	537 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	516 FPS
4K
low	514 FPS	577 FPS
medium	459 FPS	518 FPS
high	403 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	397 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8368 and Xeon Platinum 8470

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.

Xeon Platinum 8470

The Xeon Platinum 8470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8368 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8470 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8470 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368 scores 92,054 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 2.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368. L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368 vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368	Xeon Platinum 8470
Cores / Threads	38 / 76	52 / 104+37%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	57 MB (total)	105 MB+84%
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	92,054+2%	89,850
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,961	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	25,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Platinum 8368 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — the Xeon Platinum 8470 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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: 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) — the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368	Xeon Platinum 8470
Socket	LGA4189	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+50%	4 TB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	64	80+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server, Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368	Xeon Platinum 8470
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Server	Cloud Infrastructure

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Platinum 8368 launched at $7214 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. On MSRP ($7214 vs $9359), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $2145 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368 delivers 12.8 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 28.3% better value option.