Xeon Gold 6548Y+ vs Xeon 6740E
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Xeon 6740E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6548Y+
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,949) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,949) |
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 6548Y+ and Xeon 6740E
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 73,387 points. Launch price was $3,726.
Xeon 6740E
The Xeon 6740E 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 96 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 76,167 points. Launch price was $5,265.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6740E offers 96 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6740E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ scores 73,387 against the Xeon 6740E's 76,167 — a 3.7% lead for the Xeon 6740E. L3 cache: 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 96 / 96+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 60 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 3 nm-70% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 73,387 | 76,167+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6740E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5200 on the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ versus 6400 on the Xeon 6740E — the Xeon 6740E supports 20.7% 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. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6548Y+) and C741 (Xeon 6740E).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 5200 | 6400+23% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 80 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6548Y+) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6740E). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6548Y+ rivals EPYC 9454; Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, TDX |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6548Y+ launched at $3726 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740E debuted at $5265. At current prices ($3726 vs $3949), the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ is $223 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ delivers 19.7 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740E — making the Xeon Gold 6548Y+ the 2.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6548Y+ | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3726-29% | $5265 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3726-6% | $3949 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.7+2% | 19.3 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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