Xeon 6740P vs Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon 6740P
Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+103%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) |
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 8470
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 8470
The Xeon Platinum 8470 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6740P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8470 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 52 / 104+8% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+174% | 105 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 90,684 | 89,850 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6740P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6740P) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) — the Xeon 6740P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+10% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute, Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Infrastructure |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. At current prices ($4650 vs $9359), the Xeon 6740P is $4709 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the Xeon 6740P the 68% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6740P | Xeon Platinum 8470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4650-50% | $9359 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4650-50% | $9359 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5+103% | 9.6 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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