Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs Xeon W-3345

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.

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

2021

Why buy it

✅+58.3% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 36 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 20 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,681 vs 48,140).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($7,719 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 20 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,220 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Delivers 218.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 270W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 57 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

2021

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅+58.3% larger total L3 cache (57 MB vs 36 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 20 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $5,220 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Delivers 218.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $7,719 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 270W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 20 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,681 vs 48,140).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($7,719 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 57 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3345 better than Xeon Platinum 8368Q?

Yes. Xeon W-3345 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.7% average FPS lead across 20 shared CPU game tests in our data and 3.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon W-3345 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.7% more average FPS across 20 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3345 is the better fit. You are getting 3.1% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Xeon W-3345 is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-3345 is $5,220 cheaper on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $7,719 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.7% average FPS lead across 20 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 218.5% better value on MSRP (19.3 vs 6.0 PassMark/$), 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 W-3345 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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-3345 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	190 FPS	194 FPS
medium	154 FPS	155 FPS
high	126 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	159 FPS
medium	123 FPS	124 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

Open Xeon Platinum 8368Q Open Xeon W-3345

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	496 FPS	497 FPS
medium	431 FPS	431 FPS
high	345 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	425 FPS
medium	375 FPS	376 FPS
high	310 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	264 FPS	264 FPS
medium	237 FPS	237 FPS
high	208 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	174 FPS

Open Xeon Platinum 8368Q Open Xeon W-3345

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	960 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	836 FPS	973 FPS
high	790 FPS	914 FPS
ultra	701 FPS	826 FPS
1440p
low	759 FPS	841 FPS
medium	652 FPS	744 FPS
high	616 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	547 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	487 FPS	540 FPS
medium	383 FPS	444 FPS
high	340 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	320 FPS

Open Xeon Platinum 8368Q Open Xeon W-3345

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	930 FPS	938 FPS
medium	844 FPS	847 FPS
high	730 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	635 FPS
1440p
low	728 FPS	735 FPS
medium	641 FPS	645 FPS
high	551 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	473 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	525 FPS	534 FPS
medium	470 FPS	477 FPS
high	413 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	362 FPS

Open Xeon Platinum 8368Q Open Xeon W-3345

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8368Q and Xeon W-3345

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-3345

The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.

⚡

Processing Power

The Xeon Platinum 8368Q packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Xeon W-3345 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3345 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8368Q uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-3345 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8368Q scores 46,681 against the Xeon W-3345's 48,140 — a 3.1% lead for the Xeon W-3345. L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3345
Cores / Threads	38 / 76+58%	24 / 48
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	57 MB (total)+58%	36 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-SP (2021)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	46,681	48,140+3%

🧠

Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (Xeon Platinum 8368Q) and SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345).

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3345
Socket	LGA4189	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

🔧

Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. 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; Xeon W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	Xeon Platinum 8368Q	Xeon W-3345
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

💰

Value Analysis

The Xeon Platinum 8368Q launched at $7719 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3345 debuted at $2499. On MSRP ($7719 vs $2499), the Xeon W-3345 is $5220 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8368Q delivers 6.0 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3345 — making the Xeon W-3345 the 104.4% better value option.