CPU Comparison

Intel
INTEL

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
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6740P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 48 Cores / 96 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.1 Base / 3.8 GHz Turbo
CACHE 288 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 270W
ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
6,525
7,544
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
921
1,065
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
27,191
31,437
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
3,838
4,438
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
64,741
74,851
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
9,140
N/A
passmark_data_compression
1,786,845
1,537,129
passmark_data_encryption
137,106
82,028
passmark_extended_instructions
78,968
116,992
passmark_find_prime_numbers
526
822
passmark_floating_point_math
309,333
296,102
passmark_integer_math
457,614
388,500
passmark_multithread
76,167
88,061
passmark_physics
7,608
9,705
passmark_random_string_sorting
220,684
175,015
passmark_single_thread
1,997
2,975
passmark_singlethread
1,997
2,975

Analysis: Intel Xeon 6740E vs Intel Xeon 6740P

6740E from Intel and 6740P by Intel provide almost identical processing power in every comparison. Any deltas between them remain inside testing variance, suggesting any would fulfill users similarly capably. This balance leaves the selection multifaceted. Other elements turn especially critical. Availability usually tips the choice.

No option maintains a overwhelming edge in this comparison. 6740E from Intel beats narrowly in some benchmarks, while 6740P by Intel secures others. This back-and-forth trend indicates inherent balance between the processors. Any variations are minor and probably imperceptible in everyday usage. Each provide solid results.

Ultimately: 6740E from Intel and 6740P by Intel are similarly comparable. Neither earns a definite preference over the alternative. Let value and chipset preferences guide your concluding determination. Either options can serve you adequately. It's a win-win situation.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
6740E
6740P
Core Specs
Cores
96
48 -50.0%
Threads
96
96 0.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.4
2.1 -12.5%
Boost Clock (GHz)
3.2
3.8 +18.7%
Frequency (GHz)
2.4
2.1 -12.5%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
3.2
3.8 +18.7%
Multiplier
24
21 -12.5%
SMP CPUs
2
2 0.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
96 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
4 MB (per module)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
96 MB (shared)
288 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
250
270 +8.0%
Architecture
Architecture
Sierra Forest
Granite Rapids
Codename
Sierra Forest
Granite Rapids
Generation
Xeon 6 (Sierra Forest-SP)
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP)
Process Size
5 nm
5 nm
Die Size
578 mm²
2x 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, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
4 x24 20 GT/s
4 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
$5265
$4650
Part Number
SRPFV
SRV5R
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
106°C
91°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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