Xeon 6780E vs Xeon 6740P
Xeon 6780E
Xeon 6740P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6780E | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+91%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) |
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 6780E and Xeon 6740P
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6780E packs 144 cores / 144 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 96 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon 6780E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6780E scores 86,734 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 4.5% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 144 / 144+200% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 108 MB (total) | 288 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (per module)+100% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm | Intel 3 nm |
| Architecture | Sierra Forest (2024) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 86,734 | 90,684+5% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 88 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88 | 88 |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Cloud Native Compute | High-density Compute |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6780E launched at $11350 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. At current prices ($8513 vs $4650), the Xeon 6740P is $3863 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6780E delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Xeon 6740P the 62.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6780E | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11350 | $4650-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8513 | $4650-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 19.5+91% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2025 |
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