Xeon Gold 6426Y vs Xeon 6724P
Xeon Gold 6426Y
Xeon 6724P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6426Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6724P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6426Y | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,145) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6426Y | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+68%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,145) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,622) |
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 Gold 6426Y and Xeon 6724P
Xeon Gold 6426Y
The Xeon Gold 6426Y 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 37,944 points. Launch price was $1,517.
Xeon 6724P
The Xeon 6724P 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 72 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 38,061 points. Launch price was $3,622.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6426Y and Xeon 6724P share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6426Y versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6724P — a 4.8% clock advantage for the Xeon 6724P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6426Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6724P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6426Y scores 37,944 against the Xeon 6724P's 38,061 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon 6724P. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6426Y vs 72 MB (total) on the Xeon 6724P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6426Y | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.3 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 72 MB (total)+92% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 37,944 | 38,061 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 25,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6426Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6724P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6426Y versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6724P — the Xeon Gold 6426Y supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6426Y) vs 88 (Xeon 6724P) — the Xeon 6724P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4677 (Xeon Gold 6426Y) and C741 (Xeon 6724P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6426Y | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 88+10% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6724P targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6426Y rivals EPYC 8124P; Xeon 6724P rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6426Y | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6426Y launched at $2145 MSRP, while the Xeon 6724P debuted at $3622.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6426Y | Xeon 6724P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2145-41% | $3622 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $3622 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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