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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 8368Q

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅+48.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 39 MB).
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3175X across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($7,719 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).

Xeon W-3175X

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,720 less on MSRP ($2,999 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Delivers 154.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Draws 255W instead of 270W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (46,125 vs 46,681).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (39 MB vs 57 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

2021

Xeon W-3175X

2018

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅+48.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 39 MB).
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,720 less on MSRP ($2,999 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Delivers 154.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Draws 255W instead of 270W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3175X across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($7,719 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (46,125 vs 46,681).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (39 MB vs 57 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3175X better than Xeon Platinum 8368Q?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon W-3175X is ahead with a 6.3% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8368Q pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark. Xeon Platinum 8368Q also has the bigger cache pool with 48.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 39 MB).

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 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 38 cores and 76 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 48.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 39 MB).

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

Xeon W-3175X is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-3175X is $4,720 cheaper on MSRP at $2,999 MSRP versus $7,719 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.3% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8368Q is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.2% better PassMark. It is also 154.3% better value on MSRP (15.4 vs 6.0 PassMark/$), 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 Platinum 8368Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018), 48.1% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 39 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 38 cores / 76 threads instead of 28/56. 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.

Xeon Platinum 8368Q Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3175X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	190 FPS	195 FPS
medium	154 FPS	157 FPS
high	126 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	160 FPS
medium	123 FPS	125 FPS
high	96 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	73 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	496 FPS	443 FPS
medium	431 FPS	387 FPS
high	345 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	382 FPS
medium	375 FPS	336 FPS
high	310 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	264 FPS	238 FPS
medium	237 FPS	211 FPS
high	208 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	154 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	960 FPS	1018 FPS
medium	836 FPS	908 FPS
high	790 FPS	877 FPS
ultra	701 FPS	790 FPS
1440p
low	759 FPS	734 FPS
medium	652 FPS	634 FPS
high	616 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	547 FPS	538 FPS
4K
low	487 FPS	469 FPS
medium	383 FPS	369 FPS
high	340 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	930 FPS	938 FPS
medium	844 FPS	850 FPS
high	730 FPS	735 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	728 FPS	743 FPS
medium	641 FPS	650 FPS
high	551 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	479 FPS
4K
low	525 FPS	536 FPS
medium	470 FPS	476 FPS
high	413 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	363 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8368Q and Xeon W-3175X

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.

Xeon W-3175X

The Xeon W-3175X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 255 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 46,125 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8368Q packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Xeon W-3175X offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon W-3175X — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3175X (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-3175X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368Q scores 46,681 against the Xeon W-3175X's 46,125 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368Q. L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3175X.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3175X
Cores / Threads	38 / 76+36%	28 / 56
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	57 MB (total)+48%	38.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-SP (2021)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	46,681+1%	46,125
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,350
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,467
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	17,358

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3175X uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-3175X — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 512 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) vs 6 (Xeon W-3175X). PCIe lanes: 128 (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) vs 48 (Xeon W-3175X) — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) and Intel C621 (Xeon W-3175X).

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3175X
Socket	LGA4189	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+79900%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	4096	512 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	8+33%	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+167%	48

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon W-3175X 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 8368Q rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3175X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	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 8368Q launched at $7719 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3175X debuted at $2999. On MSRP ($7719 vs $2999), the Xeon W-3175X is $4720 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368Q delivers 6.0 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3175X — making the Xeon W-3175X the 87.1% better value option.