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Xeon 6741P
Xeon w9-3595X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6741P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3595X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6741P | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,780) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6741P | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+64%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,780) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) |
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 w9-3595X
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 w9-3595X
The Xeon w9-3595X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 60 cores and 120 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 112.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 385 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 97,534 points. Launch price was $5,889.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6741P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon w9-3595X offers 60 cores / 120 threads — the Xeon w9-3595X has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3595X — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3595X (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6741P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon w9-3595X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6741P scores 100,660 against the Xeon w9-3595X's 97,534 — a 3.2% lead for the Xeon 6741P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,195 vs 2,300, a 32.6% lead for the Xeon 6741P that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P vs 112.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3595X.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 60 / 120+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+156% | 112.5 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 | 100,660+3% | 97,534 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 130,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,195+39% | 2,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 17,118 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6741P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w9-3595X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3595X 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 112 (Xeon w9-3595X) — the Xeon 6741P offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 136+21% | 112 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P) vs true (Xeon w9-3595X). Primary use case: Xeon 6741P targets Data Center, Xeon w9-3595X targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555; Xeon w9-3595X rivals Threadripper PRO 7985WX.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | true |
| Target Use | Data Center | High-end Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6741P launched at $4421 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3595X debuted at $5889. At current prices ($3780 vs $6000), the Xeon 6741P is $2220 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6741P delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 16.3 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3595X — making the Xeon 6741P the 48.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Xeon w9-3595X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4421-25% | $5889 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3780-37% | $6000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6+63% | 16.3 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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