EPYC 7402 vs Xeon Platinum 8368Q

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7402

24 Cores48 Thrd180 WWMax: 3.35 GHz2019

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Xeon Platinum 8368Q

38 Cores76 Thrd270 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7402

24 / 48

46,012

0.0%

Ryzen 7 5800

Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS

Ryzen 7 7700X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

38 / 76

46,681

+1.5%

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 7402

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,936 less on MSRP ($1,783 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Delivers 326.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.8 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($1,783 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 270W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8368Q across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,012 vs 46,681).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 57 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.8% higher average FPS across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+78.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 32 MB).
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 25.8 PassMark/$ ($7,719 MSRP vs $1,783 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 270W vs 180W.

EPYC 7402

2019

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,936 less on MSRP ($1,783 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Delivers 326.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.8 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($1,783 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 270W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.8% higher average FPS across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+78.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 32 MB).
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8368Q across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,012 vs 46,681).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 57 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 25.8 PassMark/$ ($7,719 MSRP vs $1,783 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 270W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8368Q better than EPYC 7402?

Yes. Xeon Platinum 8368Q is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.8% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.5% 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, Xeon Platinum 8368Q is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.8% 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 8368Q is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 38 cores and 76 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 78.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 32 MB).

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

Xeon Platinum 8368Q is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 7402 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Platinum 8368Q is 332.9% more expensive on MSRP at $7,719 MSRP versus $1,783 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.8% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 7402 is also 326.7% better value on MSRP (25.8 vs 6.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Platinum 8368Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019), 78.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 32 MB), more multi-core headroom with 38 cores / 76 threads instead of 24/48, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 7402 Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8368Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7402	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
1080p
low	158 FPS	190 FPS
medium	131 FPS	154 FPS
high	110 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	157 FPS
medium	107 FPS	123 FPS
high	87 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	72 FPS
medium	55 FPS	60 FPS
high	43 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7402	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
1080p
low	358 FPS	496 FPS
medium	315 FPS	431 FPS
high	263 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	303 FPS	425 FPS
medium	276 FPS	375 FPS
high	236 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	264 FPS
medium	179 FPS	237 FPS
high	153 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7402	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
1080p
low	645 FPS	960 FPS
medium	526 FPS	836 FPS
high	468 FPS	790 FPS
ultra	410 FPS	701 FPS
1440p
low	499 FPS	759 FPS
medium	406 FPS	652 FPS
high	355 FPS	616 FPS
ultra	307 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	369 FPS	487 FPS
medium	287 FPS	383 FPS
high	245 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	278 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7402	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
1080p
low	820 FPS	930 FPS
medium	746 FPS	844 FPS
high	646 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	568 FPS	631 FPS
1440p
low	657 FPS	728 FPS
medium	572 FPS	641 FPS
high	492 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	473 FPS
4K
low	448 FPS	525 FPS
medium	402 FPS	470 FPS
high	359 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7402 and Xeon Platinum 8368Q

EPYC 7402

The EPYC 7402 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 46,012 points. Launch price was $1,783.

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

The Xeon Platinum 8368Q is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 46,681 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7402 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — a 9.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 7402 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7402 scores 46,012 against the Xeon Platinum 8368Q's 46,681 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7402 vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q.

Feature	EPYC 7402	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	38 / 76+58%
Boost Clock	3.35 GHz	3.7 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	57 MB (total)+78%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 14 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	46,012	46,681+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	28,546	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,299	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,622	—

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7402 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7402 versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7402) and SP3,C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368Q).

Feature	EPYC 7402	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Socket	SP3	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	3200+79900%
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB+104857500%	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU (EPYC 7402) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368Q). Primary use case: EPYC 7402 targets Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7402 rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Xeon Platinum 8368Q rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	EPYC 7402	Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Server / Workstation	—

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7402 launched at $1783 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368Q debuted at $7719. On MSRP ($1783 vs $7719), the EPYC 7402 is $5936 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7402 delivers 25.8 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q — making the EPYC 7402 the 124.1% better value option.