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 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
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
6,525
11,194
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
921
N/A
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
27,191
46,645
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
3,838
N/A
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
64,741
111,060
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
9,140
N/A
passmark_data_compression
1,786,845
2,797,724
passmark_data_encryption
137,106
162,013
passmark_extended_instructions
78,968
193,404
passmark_find_prime_numbers
526
1,484
passmark_floating_point_math
309,333
527,473
passmark_integer_math
457,614
727,750
passmark_multithread
76,167
130,659
passmark_physics
7,608
24,937
passmark_random_string_sorting
220,684
371,795
passmark_single_thread
1,997
3,287
passmark_singlethread
1,997
3,287

Analysis: Intel Xeon 6740E vs Intel Xeon 6960P

If processing power is this close, this analysis between Intel's 6740E and the Intel 6960P gets particularly nuanced. Both options alternate victories in diverse benchmarks. This combined result is one of remarkable equivalence. Not one appears as a definite winner. The decision relies on specific priorities.

None of the CPU holds a overwhelming edge in this comparison. Intel's 6740E beats marginally in specific tests, while the Intel 6960P takes different ones. The swapping trend demonstrates inherent equivalence between both chips. The gaps are minor and possibly imperceptible in actual usage. Each provide capable performance.

Not one option maintains a decisive lead in this comparison. Intel's 6740E edges slightly in specific scenarios, while the Intel 6960P claims others. The back-and-forth dynamic implies underlying parity between both chips. Any variations are minor and likely imperceptible in real-world scenarios. Both achieve excellent throughput.

The bottom line: Intel's 6740E and the Intel 6960P are similarly matched. Neither merits a definite preference over the alternative. Have value and platform choices influence your ultimate decision. Each processors should meet you effectively. It's a safe choice.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
6740E
6960P
Core Specs
Cores
96
72 -25.0%
Threads
96
144 +50.0%
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)
250
500 +100.0%
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
409.6 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 20 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
$5265
$9625
Part Number
SRPFV
SRPKX
Package
FC-LGA18N
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
106°C
102°C
Bundled Cooler
None
None
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