Xeon 6740P vs Xeon 6780E
Xeon 6740P
Xeon 6780E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+91%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) |
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 6740P and Xeon 6780E
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.
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E 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 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6740P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 96 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 4.5% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 144 / 144+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+167% | 108 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 | 90,684+5% | 86,734 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 88 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 88 |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute, Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | High-density Compute | Cloud Native Compute |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. At current prices ($4650 vs $8513), the Xeon 6740P is $3863 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the Xeon 6740P the 62.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4650-59% | $11350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4650-45% | $8513 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5+91% | 10.2 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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