Xeon 6740P vs Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Xeon 6740P
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) | ✅ More affordable ($1,419) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+235%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) | ✅ More affordable ($1,419) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6740P and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Xeon 6740P
The Xeon 6740P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 92,808 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6740P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon 6740P has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X — a 33% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X's 92,808 — a 2.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+100% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+125% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Shimada Peak (2025) |
| PassMark | 90,684 | 92,808+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 41,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 3,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 26,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 198.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6740P) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X). Both provide 88 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+300% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X). Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X targets Content Creation / Rendering. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; Ryzen Threadripper 9960X rivals Xeon w7-3555.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | true |
| Target Use | High-density Compute | Content Creation / Rendering |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X debuted at $1499. At current prices ($4650 vs $1419), the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is $3231 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 65.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X the 108.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4650 | $1499-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4650 | $1419-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5 | 65.4+235% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2025 |
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