Xeon 6730P vs Xeon Platinum 8461V
Xeon 6730P
Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6730P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6730P | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6730P | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) |
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 Platinum 8461V
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 Platinum 8461V
The Xeon Platinum 8461V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 74,982 points. Launch price was $4,491.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6730P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8461V has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6730P versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6730P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 6730P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8461V uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6730P scores 74,113 against the Xeon Platinum 8461V's 74,982 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6730P vs 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 48 / 96+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+14% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+195% | 97.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 74,113 | 74,982+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6730P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8461V uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6730P versus 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V — the Xeon 6730P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 Platinum 8461V).
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+33% | 4800 |
| 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6730P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8461V). Direct competitor: Xeon 6730P rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6730P launched at $3726 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V debuted at $4491. At current prices ($3726 vs $4491), the Xeon 6730P is $765 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6730P delivers 19.9 pts/$ vs 16.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8461V — making the Xeon 6730P the 17.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6730P | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3726-17% | $4491 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3726-17% | $4491 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.9+19% | 16.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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