Ryzen 5 8400F vs Xeon Platinum 8268

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8268
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
21.71
+41.9%
Ryzen 5 8400F
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.30

Xeon Platinum 8268 outperforms Ryzen 5 8400F by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking245457
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.4864.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Platinumno data
Power efficiency10.0222.28
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-SP (2018)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date11 December 2018 (6 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$6,302$170

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 8400F has 1076% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8268.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed2.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache35.75 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Number of transistors8,000 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F 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 configuration8 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647AM5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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.

Xeon Platinum 8268 21.71
+41.9%
Ryzen 5 8400F 15.30

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.

Xeon Platinum 8268 34483
+41.9%
Ryzen 5 8400F 24302

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.71 15.30
Recency 11 December 2018 1 April 2024
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8268 has a 41.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 5 8400F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 215.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Platinum 8268 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 8400F in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8268 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 8400F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8268 and Ryzen 5 8400F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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