Xeon 6740E vs Xeon Platinum 8461V
Xeon 6740E
Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,949) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,949) | ⚠️ 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 6740E and Xeon Platinum 8461V
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.
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 6740E packs 96 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8461V (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 6740E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8461V uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740E scores 76,167 against the Xeon Platinum 8461V's 74,982 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon 6740E. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E vs 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 96 / 96+100% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total) | 97.5 MB+2% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+100% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 76,167+2% | 74,982 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740E 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 6740E versus 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V — the Xeon 6740E 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 6740E) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V).
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | 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 6740E) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8461V). Direct competitor: Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005; Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | 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 6740E launched at $5265 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V debuted at $4491. At current prices ($3949 vs $4491), the Xeon 6740E is $542 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740E delivers 19.3 pts/$ vs 16.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8461V — making the Xeon 6740E the 14.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8461V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5265 | $4491-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3949-12% | $4491 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3+16% | 16.7 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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