Xeon Platinum 8461V vs Xeon 6740E
Xeon Platinum 8461V
Xeon 6740E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8461V
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($3,949) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,491) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Platinum 8461V and Xeon 6740E
Xeon Platinum 8461V
The Xeon Platinum 8461V 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 74,982 points. Launch price was $4,491.
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 Platinum 8461V packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon 6740E offers 96 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8461V (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8461V uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6740E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8461V scores 74,982 against the Xeon 6740E's 76,167 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon 6740E. L3 cache: 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 96 / 96+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 97.5 MB+2% | 96 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+100% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 74,982 | 76,167+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8461V 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 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V versus 6400 on the Xeon 6740E — the Xeon 6740E supports 28.6% 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. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Platinum 8461V) and C741 (Xeon 6740E).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 6400+33% |
| 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 Platinum 8461V) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6740E). Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454; Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | 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 Platinum 8461V launched at $4491 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740E debuted at $5265. At current prices ($4491 vs $3949), the Xeon 6740E is $542 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8461V delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740E — making the Xeon 6740E the 14.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8461V | Xeon 6740E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491-15% | $5265 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4491 | $3949-12% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 19.3+16% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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