Xeon Platinum 8368 vs i7-980X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-980X
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.31
Xeon Platinum 8368
2021
38 cores / 76 threads, 270 Watt
58.17
+1250%

Xeon Platinum 8368 outperforms Core i7-980X by a whopping 1250% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking135920
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.1220.30
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)6 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$959no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)38
Threads1276
Base clock speed3.33 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate6.4 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)57 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size239 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data83 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCLGA1366FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size24 GB6 TB
Max memory channels38
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data64

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-980X 4.31
Xeon Platinum 8368 58.17
+1250%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-980X 6817
Xeon Platinum 8368 92054
+1250%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.31 58.17
Recency 16 March 2010 6 April 2021
Physical cores 6 38
Threads 12 76
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 270 Watt

i7-980X has 107.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon Platinum 8368, on the other hand, has a 1249.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 533.3% more physical cores and 533.3% more threads, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Platinum 8368 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-980X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-980X is a desktop processor while Xeon Platinum 8368 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-980X and Xeon Platinum 8368, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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