Xeon Platinum 8168

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Platinum 8168

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon Platinum 8168 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,882 Rank: 287
Rank Name Score Visual
283 Xeon E-2224G 5,898
+0.3%
284 Xeon Gold 6134M 5,889
+0.1%
285 Ryzen 3 7440U 5,886
+0.1%
286 Xeon Gold 6254 5,885
+0.1%
287 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,882
288 Xeon W-1290E 5,882
+0%
289 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,877
-0.1%
290 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,874
-0.1%
291 Core i9-9980HK 5,873
-0.2%
292 Ryzen 7 2700E 5,871
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Platinum 8168 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,539 Rank: 149
Rank Name Score Visual
145 Ryzen 9 3900X 6,572
+0.5%
146 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,571
+0.5%
147 Xeon w5-3425 6,563
+0.4%
148 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,542
+0%
149 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,539
150 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,534
-0.1%
151 EPYC 7542 6,530
-0.1%
152 Xeon Gold 6146 6,525
-0.2%
153 EPYC 7F52 6,520
-0.3%
154 Xeon E5-2699 v4 6,519
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Platinum 8168 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,444 Rank: 598
Rank Name Score Visual
594 Core i3-6100 5,449
+0.1%
595 Xeon E3-1231 v3 5,449
+0.1%
596 FX-8300 5,448
+0.1%
597 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,447
+0.1%
598 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,444
599 Ryzen 5 1500X 5,444
+0%
600 Core i7-6920HQ 5,442
+-0%
601 EPYC 7642 5,440
-0.1%
602 Core i5-8305G 5,437
-0.1%
603 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,437
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8168 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,842 Rank: 123
Rank Name Score Visual
119 Ryzen 9 5900 5,853
+0.2%
120 Xeon Gold 6346 5,850
+0.1%
121 Xeon W-3265M 5,846
+0.1%
122 Xeon Platinum 8176 5,844
+0%
123 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,842
124 Ryzen 9 3950X 5,830
-0.2%
125 Xeon w5-3425 5,830
-0.2%
126 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,826
-0.3%
127 Core i5-13600K 5,814
-0.5%
128 Core i9-12900F 5,809
-0.6%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8168 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,034 Rank: 116
Rank Name Score Visual
112 Core i9-12900K 6,070
+0.6%
113 Core i9-12900KF 6,064
+0.5%
114 Ryzen 7 7700 6,058
+0.4%
115 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,056
+0.4%
116 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,034
117 EPYC 7302 6,016
-0.3%
118 Xeon Platinum 8176 6,007
-0.4%
119 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 6,007
-0.4%
120 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,003
-0.5%
121 Xeon Gold 6346 5,964
-1.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8168 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,019 Rank: 99
Rank Name Score Visual
95 EPYC 7302P 6,058
+0.6%
96 Ryzen 9 7845HX 6,043
+0.4%
97 Core i9-13900F 6,033
+0.2%
98 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 6,025
+0.1%
99 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,019
100 EPYC 7551P 6,018
+-0%
101 Xeon Platinum 8270 6,012
-0.1%
102 Xeon Gold 6254 6,012
-0.1%
103 Core i9-14900F 6,012
-0.1%
104 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,008
-0.2%

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Xeon Platinum 8168 Details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8168 stands as a high-end server processor built on the Skylake-SP microarchitecture, designed for demanding workloads in data centers and enterprise environments. Released in 2017, this 14 nm processor represents a mature but still powerful solution in the server space, particularly for applications requiring high core counts and robust memory handling. With a base clock of 2.7 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.7 GHz, the chip delivers strong single-threaded performance, though its true strength lies in its 24-core, 48-thread configuration enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. The processor is fabricated using a 14 nm process and operates at a 205 W TDP, making it suitable for high-performance server platforms with adequate cooling infrastructure.

Equipped with a substantial cache hierarchy, the Xeon Platinum 8168 features 1.5 MiB of L1 cache, 24 MiB of L2 cache, and a massive 33 MiB of L3 cache, ensuring fast access to frequently used data and reducing latency in memory-intensive applications. It supports up to 768 GiB of DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 119.21 GiB/s. This makes it ideal for virtualization, database operations, and scientific computing, where memory throughput is critical. The processor is compatible with the LGA-3647 socket and the Purley platform, allowing scalability across multi-socket configurations with a maximum of eight CPUs per system.

The Xeon Platinum 8168 supports a wide range of advanced features, including AVX-512, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x/VT-d for virtualization, as well as ECC memory support and Intel vPro technology for enhanced security and manageability. These capabilities make it well-suited for enterprise environments where reliability and security are paramount. It also includes support for Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and Speed Shift Technology, allowing dynamic frequency scaling based on workload demands.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Platinum 8168 achieves an overall score of 5882, placing it at #287 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5444, ranking #598, while its multicore score of 6539 places it at #149. These results position the processor above many consumer-grade and mid-tier server CPUs, such as the Ryzen 9 3950X and EPYC 7542, though it trails behind top-tier offerings like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Xeon Platinum 8270. Notably, its multicore performance is its strongest attribute, reflecting the efficiency of its 24-core design and the benefits of SMT.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Platinum 8168 remains a capable choice for server applications requiring high core counts and strong data processing capabilities, particularly in virtualized environments or workloads that benefit from parallel processing. While newer processors have surpassed it in both single-core and overall performance, its longevity and reliability continue to make it a viable option for businesses that prioritize stability and compatibility in their server infrastructure.
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8168

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Platinum 8168
Family: Xeon
Series: 8000
Model Number: 8168
Cores: 24
Threads: 48
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 8
TDP: 205 W
Release Price: $5,890.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1536 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 768 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 768 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 24 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 33 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 768 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 119.21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX Secure Key SMEP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl Run Sure Node Ctrlr QAT
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