Xeon Platinum 8470 vs Xeon 6740P
Xeon Platinum 8470
Xeon 6740P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8470
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ More affordable ($4,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+103%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,359) | ✅ 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 Platinum 8470 and Xeon 6740P
Xeon Platinum 8470
The Xeon Platinum 8470 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.
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 Platinum 8470 packs 52 cores / 104 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8470 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8470 scores 89,850 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470 vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 52 / 104+8% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 288 MB (total)+174% |
| 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 | 89,850 | 90,684 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8470 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the Xeon 6740P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 88+10% |
Advanced Features
Both support VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Cloud Infrastructure | High-density Compute |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8470 launched at $9359 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. At current prices ($9359 vs $4650), the Xeon 6740P is $4709 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8470 delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Xeon 6740P the 68% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8470 | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9359 | $4650-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9359 | $4650-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 19.5+103% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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