Xeon 6724P vs Xeon Platinum 8280M
Xeon 6724P
Xeon Platinum 8280M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6724P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8280M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,622) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,622) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,223) |
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 Platinum 8280M
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 Platinum 8280M
The Xeon Platinum 8280M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 37,665 points. Launch price was $13,012.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6724P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8280M offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8280M has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8280M — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6724P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon 6724P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8280M uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6724P scores 38,061 against the Xeon Platinum 8280M's 37,665 — a 1% lead for the Xeon 6724P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,800 vs 1,214, a 38.9% lead for the Xeon 6724P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,000 vs 11,500 (74% advantage for the Xeon 6724P). L3 cache: 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8280M.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+33% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 72 MB (total)+87% | 38.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) |
| PassMark | 38,061+1% | 37,665 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 35,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,800+48% | 1,214 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,000+117% | 11,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6724P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8280M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6724P versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8280M — the Xeon 6724P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6724P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6724P) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8280M). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6724P) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8280M) — the Xeon 6724P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6724P) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Platinum 8280M).
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+100% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+83% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6724P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8280M). Primary use case: Xeon 6724P targets Server, Xeon Platinum 8280M targets High-end Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554; Xeon Platinum 8280M rivals EPYC 7742.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server | High-end Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6724P launched at $3622 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8280M debuted at $10009. At current prices ($3622 vs $6223), the Xeon 6724P is $2601 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6724P delivers 10.5 pts/$ vs 6.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8280M — making the Xeon 6724P the 53.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6724P | Xeon Platinum 8280M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3622-64% | $10009 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3622-42% | $6223 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5+72% | 6.1 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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