Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 features 38 processor cores and has the capability to manage 76 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 3
Intel Xeon Platinum 8300 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 has 38 CPU cores and can calculate 76 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
38x Cores 8x
76 Threads 16
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
38 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.2 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H does not have integrated graphics.
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.1 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
8 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI Yes
6.0 TB Max. Memory 1.1 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 270 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 190 W watts.
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270 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 190 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 57.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8356H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2020
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
57.0 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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LGA 4189 Socket LGA 4189
Ice Lake Architecture Cooper Lake
6302 $ Release price 3400 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic