Intel Xeon 6731P

The Intel Xeon 6731P is a 32-core, 64-thread server/workstation processor from Intel's Granite Rapids generation, built on a 5 nm process and released on 2025-02-23. It runs on Intel Socket 4710, with a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 4.10 GHz boost clock. The database entry lists no benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and an empty nearest-rivals list, so this assessment is based on the published specification sheet rather than measured workload results.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark section for the Intel Xeon 6731P contains no collected runs. The benchmarks array is empty, and the avgBenchmarkScore field is 0. Because there are no measured scores, there are no exact performance deltas to compare against other CPUs. The only performance-relevant numbers in the FACT PACK are the core count, thread count, and clock rates: 32 cores, 64 threads, 2.50 GHz base, 4.10 GHz boost.

The percentileVsAllCpus field is 50, which places this entry in the middle of the database's CPU ranking. However, with no benchmark runs supporting that rank, the 50th percentile cannot be read as a tested performance result. It is merely the positional value stored in the entry. The absence of scores is itself a meaningful limitation: any statement about this processor's speed must be inferred from architecture-level specifications, not from a measured average.

The specification profile does point toward high throughput. The CPU has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 144 MB of shared L3 cache. The large shared L3 sits across all 32 cores, which is a notable structural advantage for workloads that repeatedly access a shared dataset. The eight-channel DDR5 memory bus with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth further supports data-heavy parallel execution. Still, without benchmark values, these are architectural indicators rather than verified performance numbers.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals list in the FACT PACK is empty. There are no rival names, no rival scores, and no deltaPct values to interpret. As a result, this entry cannot be positioned against nearby CPUs using the database's own comparison framework. The only rank-like value present is the 50th percentile field, and because it is not connected to any competitor delta, it gives no directional comparison. In this state, comparative conclusions about the Xeon 6731P versus other processors are unsupported by the available data. The record simply has no "nearest rival" entries to examine.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Xeon 6731P is heavily oriented toward multi-threaded work on paper. It has 32 physical cores and 64 logical threads, which is a large thread count for a single processor. The 4.10 GHz boost clock provides a frequency ceiling for lightly threaded tasks, while the 2.50 GHz base clock defines the sustained all-core floor. The gap between 2.50 GHz and 4.10 GHz is wide, meaning the processor can adjust its frequency substantially depending on the active load.

The cache layout also shapes single-thread and multi-thread behavior. Each core has 112 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, giving individual threads a private, fast working set. The 144 MB of shared L3 is a common resource available to all cores, which is especially relevant for parallel workloads that share data. The FACT PACK does not include separate single-thread or multi-thread benchmark scores, so the actual performance split between those modes is not quantified. Still, the structural picture is clear: a 32-core, 64-thread processor with a large shared cache is built for scalable parallel execution, while the 4.10 GHz boost gives it some headroom for single-thread bursts.

Who Should Consider It

The market segment field is Server/Workstation, so the expected environment is a server chassis or a high-end workstation. For workloads that can use many threads, the 32-core and 64-thread configuration is the central argument. Rendering, data processing, virtualized workloads, and large database operations are examples that fit the general profile of a high-core-count, high-bandwidth server part. The 144 MB shared L3 and eight-channel DDR5 bus with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth are useful for keeping many cores fed with data.

For gaming, the FACT PACK contains no gaming-specific scores. The CPU targets the Server/Workstation market and uses Intel Socket 4710, which is not a consumer desktop socket. The data does not suggest this is a typical gaming processor, although the 4.10 GHz boost clock would not obviously cripple lightly threaded tasks. Office productivity is similarly not a primary target; a 32-core, 64-thread, eight-channel platform is far more capable than typical office workloads require. The clearest potential audience is users running parallel batch jobs or memory-bandwidth-sensitive server workloads, because those workloads align with the core, cache, memory, and PCIe specifications described in the FACT PACK.

Power and Thermals

The TDP of the Intel Xeon 6731P is 245 W. That figure defines the thermal design class for the processor. The FACT PACK does not include cooler specifications, so the exact cooling solution is not specified. A 245 W TDP is nevertheless a substantial thermal load, and the platform must be built to dissipate that level of heat under sustained operation.

The die size is 598 mm², and the manufacturing process is listed as 5 nm. A die of that size spread across a 245 W package means heat is generated over a large area. The multiplierUnlocked field is false, so the processor is not designed for user overclocking through unlocked multipliers. That suggests thermal management can be planned around the stock operating envelope rather than extended overclocking behavior. The release date of 2025-02-23 and the Active production status indicate the part is current rather than legacy, so platform cooling options should be available from server/workstation vendors.

Platform and Compatibility

The Xeon 6731P uses Intel Socket 4710. That socket is the compatibility boundary for motherboards. The memory system is DDR5 with an eight-channel bus and 409.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 136 lanes available from the CPU itself, which is a large amount of direct I/O for expansion cards, storage controllers, and accelerators.

The architecture is Granite Rapids, and the generation is listed as Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP). This places the part in the current Xeon 6 lineup. The part number is SRVNR. Production status is Active, and the release date is 2025-02-23. The FACT PACK does not list other CPUs compatible with Socket 4710, so the upgrade path beyond this specific processor is not documented in the available data. What is clear is that the platform requires a motherboard built for Intel Socket 4710, with support for eight-channel DDR5 and Gen 5 PCIe.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Xeon 6731P?

A: It has 32 cores and 64 threads.

Q: What memory support does the Xeon 6731P include?

A: It supports DDR5 memory on an eight-channel bus with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported.

Q: What socket and PCIe capabilities are listed?

A: It uses Intel Socket 4710, with PCIe Gen 5 and 136 lanes available from the CPU.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No; the multiplierUnlocked field is false.

Q: When was the Xeon 6731P released, and is it still in production?

A: It was released on 2025-02-23, and its production status is Active.

Q: What is the launch MSRP?

A: Launch MSRP: $2700.