Xeon 6517P vs Xeon 6736P
Xeon 6517P
Xeon 6736P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6517P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6736P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6517P | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,195) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,351) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6517P | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+173%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,195) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,351) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6517P and Xeon 6736P
Xeon 6517P
The Xeon 6517P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 190 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 48,810 points. Launch price was $1,195.
Xeon 6736P
The Xeon 6736P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 36 cores and 72 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 50,072 points. Launch price was $3,351.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6517P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon 6736P offers 36 cores / 72 threads — the Xeon 6736P has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon 6517P versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon 6736P — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Xeon 6517P (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture using a Intel 3 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon 6517P scores 48,810 against the Xeon 6736P's 50,072 — a 2.6% lead for the Xeon 6736P. L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6517P vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6736P.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 36 / 72+125% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+2% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total) | 144 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm | Intel 3 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 48,810 | 50,072+3% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to 6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 88 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6517P) and Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6736P).
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 88 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon 6517P rivals EPYC 9554; Xeon 6736P rivals EPYC 9684X.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6517P launched at $1195 MSRP, while the Xeon 6736P debuted at $3351. At current prices ($1195 vs $3351), the Xeon 6517P is $2156 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6517P delivers 40.8 pts/$ vs 14.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6736P — making the Xeon 6517P the 92.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6517P | Xeon 6736P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1195-64% | $3351 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1195-64% | $3351 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.8+174% | 14.9 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2025 |
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