Xeon 6724P vs Xeon Gold 6346
Xeon 6724P
Xeon Gold 6346
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6724P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6346
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) | ✅ More affordable ($2,195) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+64%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) | ✅ More affordable ($2,195) |
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 6724P and Xeon Gold 6346
Xeon 6724P
The Xeon 6724P 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Xeon Gold 6346
The Xeon Gold 6346 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 37,739 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6724P and Xeon Gold 6346 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6346 — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6724P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon 6724P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6346 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6724P scores 38,061 against the Xeon Gold 6346's 37,739 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon 6724P. L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6346.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total)+100% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 38,061 | 37,739 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6724P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6346 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6724P versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6346 — the Xeon Gold 6346 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6346 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6724P) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6346) — the Xeon 6724P offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6724P) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6346).
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+69904967% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+38% | 64 |
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. Primary use case: Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554; Xeon Gold 6346 rivals EPYC 73F3.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6724P launched at $3622 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6346 debuted at $2708. At current prices ($3622 vs $2195), the Xeon Gold 6346 is $1427 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6724P delivers 10.5 pts/$ vs 17.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6346 — making the Xeon Gold 6346 the 48.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3622 | $2708-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3622 | $2195-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5 | 17.2+64% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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