CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6563P-B vs Intel Xeon 6741P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6563P-B is a 38-core server SoC in the Xeon 6 family, offering four DDR5 memory channels, PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 4 I/O, and a 235 W TDP for entry-server and edge workloads.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Lacks dedicated NPUs; suitable for CPU-based inference only
- AI throughput depends heavily on software optimizations and attached accelerators
- Intel AMX supported for matrix operations
- DL Boost on CPU for AI inference acceleration
- Suitable for CPU-based AI inference and some training workloads
Content Creation
Gaming
- No integrated graphics
- Server-focused platform and cooling requirements
- Gaming-oriented CPUs provide far better price/performance
- No integrated graphics
- Designed for server/data center workloads
- Consumer platforms provide better gaming value
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- 38 performance cores with 76 threads
- DDR5-6400 support across four channels
- PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 4 lanes for flexible I/O
- ECC memory support for server reliability
- SoC integration suited for edge appliances
Cons
- No integrated graphics
- High 235 W TDP requires robust cooling
- BGA package is not socket-upgradable
- Multiplier locked, no enthusiast overclocking
- Market-focused; overkill and overpriced for typical desktop usage
Pros
- High core and thread count for parallel server workloads
- Large 288 MB L3 cache
- Eight DDR5 channels with DDR5-6400 support
- 136 PCIe 5.0 lanes for extensive I/O
- Multiple on-die accelerators (AMX, DSA, DLB, IAA, QAT)
- Single-socket design simplifies platform layout
- ECC memory support for reliability
- VT-x/VT-d and RDT for virtualization and resource management
Cons
- 300 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery
- No integrated graphics
- Multiplier locked; not designed for enthusiast overclocking
- Higher cost relative to lower-end server SKUs
- Overkill for light workloads or consumer desktop use
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Xeon 6563P-B
- AMD EPYC 8004 seriesRival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9004 seriesRival
Server
Similar platform with lower core count and TDP for lighter workloads.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Xeon E-2400 seriesAlt
Prior-generation entry server parts with DDR4 and lower cost.
- AMD EPYC 8534PAlt
High core count with PCIe 5 and DDR5 in a socketed server platform.
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000Alt
Workstation-class performance with more consumer-friendly platform features.
- Intel Xeon Gold 6538NAlt
Higher-end socketed Xeon with more memory channels for scale-out servers.
Intel Xeon 6741P
- AMD EPYC 8534P (Bergamo)Rival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9554 (Genoa)Rival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9754 (Bergamo)Rival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9354P (Genoa)Rival
Server
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6747PRival
Server
Lower core count and TDP if workloads are less thread-heavy.
Compare head-to-headDifferent core/TDP balance within the same Xeon 6700P family.
Compare head-to-head- AMD EPYC 9354PAlt
Competing 32-core server CPU with high memory bandwidth and PCIe 5.0.
- AMD EPYC 9454PAlt
Higher core count competitor in similar power envelope.
Higher-end SKU in the same family for more demanding workloads.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A strong 38-core SoC with modern I/O and DDR5, ideal for dense edge and single-socket entry servers; not for gaming due to lack of integrated graphics and high TDP.
Best for: Edge server or entry-server appliance needing modern I/O and many cores in a compact single-socket design
Read the full reviewA capable single-socket server CPU with strong core counts and abundant I/O, well-suited for compute- and I/O-bound data center workloads, provided power and cooling are adequate.
Best for: Single-socket servers or workstations requiring high core count, large memory bandwidth, and many PCIe lanes for accelerators and NVMe storage.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which uses less power?
The Intel Xeon 6563P-B has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Xeon 6563P-B (235 W), Intel Xeon 6741P (300 W).
Do Intel Xeon 6563P-B and Intel Xeon 6741P use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Xeon 6563P-B: FCBGA4368, Intel Xeon 6741P: FCLGA4710), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Xeon 6741P has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Xeon 6563P-B (38 cores), Intel Xeon 6741P (48 cores).