Xeon 6730P vs Xeon 6740E
Xeon 6730P
Xeon 6740E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6730P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6730P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,949) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6730P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,949) |
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 6730P and Xeon 6740E
Xeon 6730P
The Xeon 6730P 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 74,113 points. Launch price was $3,726.
Xeon 6740E
The Xeon 6740E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 96 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 76,167 points. Launch price was $5,265.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6730P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6740E offers 96 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6730P versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6730P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon 6730P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon 6740E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6730P scores 74,113 against the Xeon 6740E's 76,167 — a 2.7% lead for the Xeon 6740E. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6730P vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 96 / 96+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+200% | 96 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+100% |
| Process | Intel 3 nm | Intel 3 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 74,113 | 76,167+3% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6730P) and C741 (Xeon 6740E).
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
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, TDX virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon 6730P rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, TDX | VT-x, VT-d, TDX |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6730P launched at $3726 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740E debuted at $5265. At current prices ($3726 vs $3949), the Xeon 6730P is $223 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6730P delivers 19.9 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740E — making the Xeon 6730P the 3.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3726-29% | $5265 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3726-6% | $3949 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.9+3% | 19.3 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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