CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6548P-B vs Intel Xeon 6745P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6548P-B is a 32-core, 64-thread server processor based on the Granite Rapids-D architecture and Intel 3 process, aimed at single-socket data center, edge, and workstation platforms requiring strong AI and accelerator features alongside quad-channel DDR5-6400 and 48 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 lanes.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Intel AMX on every P‑core for BF16/FP16/int8 inference
- AVX‑512 with 2x512‑bit FMA units
- Well‑suited as a host CPU for GPU‑accelerated AI systems
- Not a replacement for dedicated AI accelerators
- AMX and AVX-512 provide strong CPU-based AI inference
- Best suited for inference and mid-size models when GPUs are not used
- Large memory capacity benefits model serving and data preprocessing
Content Creation
Gaming
- Server CPU not targeted at gaming
- No official or community gaming benchmarks available
- Single‑threaded performance is modest versus client CPUs
- Server-focused CPU without integrated graphics
- Gaming performance is not a design priority
- Frame rates will be sufficient but not class-leading compared to desktop CPUs
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- 32 P‑cores with AMX and AVX‑512 for AI and HPC
- Integrated QAT, DLB and vRAN Boost accelerators
- 48 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 lanes in a 1S platform
- Quad‑channel DDR5‑6400 with ECC and TME
- Modern Intel 3 process and Granite Rapids architecture
- Good fit for AI inference, virtualization and network/edge workloads
Cons
- 195 W TDP requires robust cooling
- 1S‑only, no dual‑socket upgrade path
- No integrated graphics
- Limited public benchmark data as of mid‑2026
- Higher platform cost than older Xeon Gold generations
Pros
- 32 cores and 64 threads for high multi-threaded throughput
- 336 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for large working sets
- Eight-channel DDR5-6400 with up to 4 TB capacity
- 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes for substantial I/O expansion
- AMX and AVX-512 improve AI and HPC performance
- Mature server ecosystem with RAS features (SGX, TDX, QAT, etc.)
Cons
- 300 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery
- New LGA4710 platform forces a full server/platform refresh
- High platform cost relative to older Xeon generations
- Locked multiplier limits tuning flexibility
- Efficiency at light loads is not a strength
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Xeon 6548P-B
- AMD EPYC 9354Rival
Server / AI
- Intel Xeon Gold 6530Rival
Server
- Intel Xeon Gold 6538NRival
Server
- AMD EPYC 8434PNRival
Server / Cloud
- Intel Xeon 6518P-BRival
Server / 1S
- AMD EPYC 8024PAlt
8‑core low‑power SP6 CPU for edge and cloud where fewer cores and lower TDP are preferred.
- Intel Xeon 6700P Series SKUsAlt
Higher‑core‑count Granite Rapids‑SP parts for dual‑socket or more demanding multi‑workload servers.
Intel Xeon 6745P
- Intel Xeon 6730PRival
Server / 32-core Granite Rapids-SP, 250 W TDP
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6731PRival
Server / 32-core Granite Rapids-SP, 245 W TDP
- AMD EPYC 9354Rival
Server / 32-core Genoa, DDR5-4800, 280 W TDP
- AMD EPYC 9374FRival
Server / 32-core Genoa, higher clocks, 320 W TDP
- AMD EPYC 9354PRival
Server / 32-core Genoa, single-socket optimized variant
Higher core-count (64-core) Granite Rapids-SP SKU when more threads are needed and TDP budget allows.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A modern 32‑core Xeon 6 P‑core CPU that brings meaningful AI, crypto and networking acceleration to the mainstream single‑socket server space, though its 195 W TDP and 1S‑only design limit appeal to dual‑socket or low‑power deployments.
Best for: Single‑socket server or workstation needing strong AI and network acceleration with quad‑channel DDR5 and many PCIe Gen5 lanes
Read the full reviewA powerful 32-core Granite Rapids-SP CPU that excels in memory-bandwidth-sensitive and I/O-heavy server workloads, but its 300 W TDP and platform cost limit it to professional deployments where those features justify the investment.
Best for: Dual-socket servers or workstations running memory-intensive, I/O-heavy workloads such as large databases, virtualization, or AI inference where the 6745P’s cache and memory bandwidth justify the platform cost.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Xeon 6548P-B or Intel Xeon 6745P?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Xeon 6745P comes out ahead with a score of 8.6/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Xeon 6548P-B or Intel Xeon 6745P?
For gaming, the Intel Xeon 6745P leads with a gaming performance score of 0/100 among Intel Xeon 6548P-B and Intel Xeon 6745P.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Xeon 6548P-B has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Xeon 6548P-B (195 W), Intel Xeon 6745P (300 W).
Do Intel Xeon 6548P-B and Intel Xeon 6745P use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Xeon 6548P-B: LGA 4710, Intel Xeon 6745P: FCLGA4710 (LGA4710)), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Xeon 6745P posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Xeon 6745P (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.