CPU Comparison
INTEL
Intel Xeon 6710E
CORE STATE
Sierra Forest
CORE SPECS
64 Cores / 64 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.4 Base / 3.2 GHz Turbo
CACHE
96 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
205W
ARCHITECTURE
Sierra Forest
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2024
VS
INTEL
Xeon 6960P
CORE STATE
Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS
72 Cores / 144 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.7 Base / 3.9 GHz Turbo
CACHE
432 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
500W
ARCHITECTURE
Granite Rapids
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 6710E vs Intel Xeon 6960P
6960P and the 6710E represent almost equivalent performance in our analysis. The variations between these two land below measurement uncertainty, meaning each could fulfill builders similarly effectively. The balance positions the choice nuanced. Additional elements turn especially relevant. Cost usually tips the balance.
Overall, this matchup between 6960P and the 6710E finishes in a virtual draw. Performance gaps are marginal and improbable to impact real-world experience. Concentrate your decision on value, ecosystem choices, and individual extra preferences. Each are capable selections. The tie is true.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
6710E
6960P
Core Specs
Cores
64
72
+12.5%
Threads
64
144
+125.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.4
2.7
+12.5%
Boost Clock (GHz)
3.2
3.9
+21.9%
Frequency (GHz)
2.4
2.7
+12.5%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
3.2
3.9
+21.9%
Multiplier
24
27
+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)
432 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
205
500
+143.9%
Architecture
Architecture
Sierra Forest
Granite Rapids
Codename
Sierra Forest
Granite Rapids
Generation
Xeon 6
(Sierra Forest-SP)
Xeon 6
(Granite Rapids-AP)
Process Size
5 nm
5 nm
Die Size
578 mm²
3x 598 mm²
Foundry
Intel
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Eight-channel
Twelve-channel
Memory Bandwidth
358.4 GB/s
614.4 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Yes
Platform
Socket
Intel Socket 4710
Intel Socket 7529
PCIe
Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 96 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
10 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
4 x24 16 GT/s
6 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
$2749
$9625
Part Number
SRPG2
SRPKX
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
106°C
102°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None