Xeon 6740E vs Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Xeon 6740E
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,949) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+57%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,949) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
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 8568Y+
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 8568Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6740E packs 96 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon 6740E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740E scores 76,167 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 4.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 96 / 96+100% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total) | 300 MB (total)+213% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+100% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 76,167 | 79,683+5% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 55,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6740E versus DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — the Xeon 6740E supports 199.7% 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. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6740E) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+).
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 6400+127900% | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| 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 8568Y+). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Target Use | — | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740E launched at $5265 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. At current prices ($3949 vs $6497), the Xeon 6740E is $2548 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740E delivers 19.3 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the Xeon 6740E the 44.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740E | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5265-19% | $6497 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3949-39% | $6497 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3+57% | 12.3 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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