Xeon 6747P vs Xeon 6781P
Xeon 6747P
Xeon 6781P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6747P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6781P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6747P | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($6,497) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,960) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6747P | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($6,497) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,960) |
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 6747P and Xeon 6781P
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.
Xeon 6781P
The Xeon 6781P 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 80 cores and 160 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 336 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 117,946 points. Launch price was $8,960.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6747P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon 6781P offers 80 cores / 160 threads — the Xeon 6781P has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon 6747P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6781P — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon 6747P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture using a Intel 3 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon 6747P scores 101,685 against the Xeon 6781P's 117,946 — a 14.8% lead for the Xeon 6781P. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6747P vs 336 MB (total) on the Xeon 6781P.
| Feature | Xeon 6747P | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 80 / 160+67% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total) | 336 MB (total)+17% |
| 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 | 101,685 | 117,946+16% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 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: 88 (Xeon 6747P) vs 136 (Xeon 6781P) — the Xeon 6781P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6747P | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 136+55% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6747P) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6781P). Primary use case: Xeon 6747P targets High Performance Server, Xeon 6781P targets Data Center / Cloud Scale. Direct competitor: Xeon 6747P rivals EPYC 9555; Xeon 6781P rivals EPYC 9655.
| Feature | Xeon 6747P | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | High Performance Server | Data Center / Cloud Scale |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6747P launched at $6497 MSRP, while the Xeon 6781P debuted at $8960. At current prices ($6497 vs $8960), the Xeon 6747P is $2463 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6747P delivers 15.7 pts/$ vs 13.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6781P — making the Xeon 6747P the 17.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6747P | Xeon 6781P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6497-27% | $8960 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6497-27% | $8960 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+19% | 13.2 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2025 |
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