Xeon 6737P vs Xeon 6740E
Xeon 6737P
Xeon 6740E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6737P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6737P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,995) | ✅ More affordable ($3,949) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6737P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,995) | ✅ More affordable ($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 6737P and Xeon 6740E
Xeon 6737P
The Xeon 6737P 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4 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): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 79,634 points. Launch price was $4,995.
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 6737P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6740E offers 96 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6737P (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon 6737P 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 6737P scores 79,634 against the Xeon 6740E's 76,167 — a 4.5% lead for the Xeon 6737P. L3 cache: 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 96 / 96+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 144 MB (total)+50% | 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 | 79,634+5% | 76,167 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 45,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P versus 6400 on the Xeon 6740E — the Xeon 6740E supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6737P) vs 80 (Xeon 6740E) — the Xeon 6737P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6737P) and C741 (Xeon 6740E).
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 6400+127900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+104857500% | 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6737P) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6740E). Primary use case: Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005; Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, TDX |
| Target Use | High Performance Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6737P launched at $4995 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740E debuted at $5265. At current prices ($4995 vs $3949), the Xeon 6740E is $1046 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6737P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740E — making the Xeon 6740E the 19% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6737P | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4995-5% | $5265 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4995 | $3949-21% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 19.3+21% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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