CPU Comparison
INTEL
Intel Xeon 6736P
CORE STATE
Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS
36 Cores / 72 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2 Base / 4.1 GHz Turbo
CACHE
144 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
205W
ARCHITECTURE
Granite Rapids
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2025
VS
INTEL
Xeon 6740E
CORE STATE
Sierra Forest
CORE SPECS
96 Cores / 96 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.4 Base / 3.2 GHz Turbo
CACHE
96 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
250W
ARCHITECTURE
Sierra Forest
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2024
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 6736P vs Intel Xeon 6740E
Intel 6740E CPU and the 6736P chip from Intel represent almost identical performance in this test. The deltas between them land under measurement uncertainty, suggesting both would satisfy users just as adequately. This equality makes the decision multifaceted. Alternative elements become increasingly critical. Availability frequently sways the choice.
Finally, users should select based on platform preference instead of raw scores only. The two Intel 6740E CPU and the 6736P chip from Intel achieve capable capability for the intended categories. The choice hinges on individual requirements. Each choice is reasonable. You can't go badly with these options.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
6736P
6740E
Core Specs
Cores
36
96
+166.7%
Threads
72
96
+33.3%
Base Clock (GHz)
2
2.4
+20.0%
Boost Clock (GHz)
4.1
3.2
-22.0%
Frequency (GHz)
2
2.4
+20.0%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
4.1
3.2
-22.0%
Multiplier
20
24
+20.0%
SMP CPUs
2
2
0.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
112 KB (per core)
96 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
4 MB (per module)
L3 Cache
144 MB (shared)
96 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
205
250
+22.0%
Architecture
Architecture
Granite Rapids
Sierra Forest
Codename
Granite Rapids
Sierra Forest
Generation
Xeon 6
(Granite Rapids-SP)
Xeon 6
(Sierra Forest-SP)
Process Size
5 nm
5 nm
Die Size
598 mm²
578 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, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
4 x24 24 GT/s
4 x24 20 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
$3351
$5265
Part Number
SRVNW
SRPFV
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
98°C
106°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None