Xeon 6736P vs Xeon Gold 6544Y
Xeon 6736P
Xeon Gold 6544Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6736P
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6736P | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,351) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6736P | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,351) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6736P and Xeon Gold 6544Y
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.
Xeon Gold 6544Y
The Xeon Gold 6544Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,181 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6736P packs 36 cores / 72 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6544Y offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon 6736P has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon 6736P versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6544Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon 6736P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6544Y uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6736P scores 50,072 against the Xeon Gold 6544Y's 51,181 — a 2.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6544Y. L3 cache: 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6736P vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6544Y.
| Feature | Xeon 6736P | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 36 / 72+125% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 144 MB (total)+220% | 45 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 50,072 | 51,181+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6736P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6544Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6736P versus 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6544Y — the Xeon 6736P supports 20.7% 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. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6736P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6544Y) — the Xeon 6736P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Granite Rapids-SP (Xeon 6736P) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6544Y).
| Feature | Xeon 6736P | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+23% | 5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+10% | 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 virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon 6736P rivals EPYC 9684X; Xeon Gold 6544Y rivals EPYC 9384X.
| Feature | Xeon 6736P | Xeon Gold 6544Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
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