Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 48 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q which has 38 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021.

The Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 is a 48 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 96 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q clocks with 2.60 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 38 CPU cores and can calculate 76 threads in parallel.

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

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.

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 12 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Platinum 9242, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q supports a maximum of 6144 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q is 270 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 has 71.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q is at 57.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.