Xeon 6780E

The Xeon 6780E is a 144-core / 144-thread processor based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture, manufactured on a Intel 3 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3 GHz from a base frequency of 2.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. With a massive 108 MB (total) L3 cache (3D V-Cache technology), this processor has a significant gaming advantage — the large cache drastically reduces memory latency in game engines., plus 4 MB (per module) of L2 cache and 96 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 86,734, placing it in the Enthusiast performance tier as a Recent generation product.

The Xeon 6780E fits into the LGA4710 socket and supports PCIe 4.0 with 88 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR5-6400 memory at speeds up to DDR5-6400 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 4 TB across 8 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). It supports ECC memory, providing error-correcting capabilities — essential for mission-critical workloads and servers.

The Xeon 6780E is primarily designed for Cloud Native Compute. Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads). Its primary market competitor is the EPYC 9754.

The Xeon 6780E has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 330 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately. Recommended cooling: Server Grade Air/Liquid.

At an average price of $8,513 (MSRP: $11350), the Xeon 6780E delivers 10 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #51 out of all indexed processors.