Xeon 6740P vs Xeon Platinum 8368
Xeon 6740P
Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8368
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1000%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) | ✅ More affordable ($429) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8368
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 Platinum 8368
The Xeon Platinum 8368 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 57 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 92,054 points. Launch price was $7,214.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6740P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon 6740P has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the Xeon Platinum 8368's 92,054 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8368. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8368.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+26% | 38 / 76 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+405% | 57 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-70% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 90,684 | 92,054+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 20,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8368 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8368 — the Xeon 6740P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8368 supports up to 6 TB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6740P) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8368) — the Xeon 6740P offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 6 TB+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+38% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8368). Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute, Xeon Platinum 8368 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; Xeon Platinum 8368 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-density Compute | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8368 debuted at $7214. At current prices ($4650 vs $429), the Xeon Platinum 8368 is $4221 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 214.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8368 — making the Xeon Platinum 8368 the 166.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8368 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4650-36% | $7214 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4650 | $429-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5 | 214.6+1001% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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