Xeon 6741P vs Xeon 6747P
Xeon 6741P
Xeon 6747P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6741P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6747P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6741P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,780) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6741P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,780) | ⚠️ 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 6741P and Xeon 6747P
Xeon 6741P
The Xeon 6741P 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 2.5 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 100,660 points. Launch price was $4,421.
Xeon 6747P
The Xeon 6747P 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 101,685 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 6741P and Xeon 6747P share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon 6747P — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon 6747P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). Both are built on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture using a Intel 3 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon 6741P scores 100,660 against the Xeon 6747P's 101,685 — a 1% lead for the Xeon 6747P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,195 vs 2,000, a 46% lead for the Xeon 6741P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 288 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total) | 288 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm | Intel 3 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 100,660 | 101,685+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,195+60% | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 45,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6747P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 136 (Xeon 6741P) vs 88 (Xeon 6747P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 136+55% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6747P). Primary use case: Xeon 6741P targets Data Center, Xeon 6747P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555; Xeon 6747P rivals EPYC 9555.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Data Center | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6741P launched at $4421 MSRP, while the Xeon 6747P debuted at $6497. At current prices ($3780 vs $6497), the Xeon 6741P is $2717 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6741P delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon 6747P — making the Xeon 6741P the 51.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4421-32% | $6497 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3780-42% | $6497 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6+69% | 15.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2025 |
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