CPU Comparison
INTEL
Intel Xeon 6505P
CORE STATE
Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS
12 Cores / 24 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.2 Base / 4.1 GHz Turbo
CACHE
48 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
150W
ARCHITECTURE
Granite Rapids
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2025
VS
INTEL
Xeon 6521P
CORE STATE
Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS
24 Cores / 48 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.6 Base / 4.1 GHz Turbo
CACHE
144 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
225W
ARCHITECTURE
Granite Rapids
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2025
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
passmark_data_compression
passmark_data_encryption
passmark_extended_instructions
passmark_find_prime_numbers
passmark_floating_point_math
passmark_integer_math
passmark_multithread
passmark_physics
passmark_random_string_sorting
passmark_single_thread
passmark_singlethread
Analysis: Intel Xeon 6505P vs Intel Xeon 6521P
When processing power is this close, this evaluation between Intel 6521P and Intel's 6505P becomes more interesting. The two CPUs exchange victories in multiple workloads. This combined assessment is one of impressive balance. Neither stands as a clear leader. The choice relies on personal priorities.
Ultimately, builders could choose based on specific requirements over benchmark numbers exclusively. The two Intel 6521P and Intel's 6505P provide capable results for the respective segments. This decision hinges on particular preferences. Any selection is solid. You couldn't go wrong with either.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
6505P
6521P
Core Specs
Cores
12
24
+100.0%
Threads
24
48
+100.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.2
2.6
+18.2%
Boost Clock (GHz)
4.1
4.1
0.0%
Frequency (GHz)
2.2
2.6
+18.2%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
4.1
4.1
0.0%
Multiplier
22
26
+18.2%
SMP CPUs
2
1
-50.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
112 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
48 MB (shared)
144 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
150
225
+50.0%
Architecture
Architecture
Granite Rapids
Granite Rapids
Codename
Granite Rapids
Granite Rapids
Generation
Xeon 6
(Granite Rapids-SP)
Xeon 6
(Granite Rapids-SP)
Process Size
5 nm
5 nm
Die Size
—
598 mm²
Foundry
Intel
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Eight-channel
Eight-channel
Memory Bandwidth
409.6 GB/s
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Yes
Platform
Socket
Intel Socket 4710
Intel Socket 4710
PCIe
Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 136 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
3 x24 24 GT/s
—
CXL
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Other
Market
Server/Workstation
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$563
$1250
Part Number
SRVU7
SRVNS
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
97°C
100°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None