CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6724P vs Intel Xeon 6725P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6724P is a 16-core, 32-thread server processor from the 6th Gen Xeon Scalable family (Granite Rapids), built on Intel 3 and supporting DDR5-6400, eight memory channels, and 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes with a 210 W TDP and FCLGA4710 socket.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- AMX support improves matrix multiply throughput for AI inference on CPU.
- QAT and DSA can offload data movement and compression in AI pipelines.
- For heavy training, GPUs or dedicated accelerators are still preferred.
- AMX instructions accelerate matrix workloads for inference
- Suited to CPU-based AI inferencing and data preprocessing
- Not a replacement for dedicated GPUs or accelerators for large models
Content Creation
Gaming
- Xeon 6724P is a server processor without integrated graphics and is not intended for gaming.
- Modern server platforms may lack BIOS features and driver optimizations used in desktop gaming.
- Performance would be limited by the server environment, cooling, and lack of GPU focus.
- Server processor without integrated graphics
- Not validated or marketed for gaming
- Gaming benchmarks are not meaningful for this segment
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- High clock speeds for a 16-core server CPU
- Eight DDR5-6400 memory channels with up to 4 TB capacity
- 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes for extensive IO and accelerators
- Intel 3 manufacturing for better efficiency over prior nodes
- On-die accelerators (QAT, DSA, DLB, IAA) reduce load on CPU cores
- AMX improves CPU-based AI inference performance
- Support for up to eight sockets (4S/8S scalability)
- Comprehensive security and RAS features (TDX, SGX, TME)
Cons
- No integrated graphics
- Multiplier locked; no overclocking support
- 16-core count is lower than many high-end server SKUs
- 210 W TDP at 16 cores raises power-per-core vs higher-core SKUs
- Availability may be limited to enterprise channels and OEMs
- Server platform may be overkill for workstation or consumer use cases
Pros
- 16 high-frequency P-cores with up to 4.8 GHz turbo
- 192 MB L3 cache and 8-channel DDR5-6400 for memory-intensive workloads
- 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes for flexible I/O and accelerator configurations
- Intel 3 process and chiplet architecture for scalable performance
- Strong security and acceleration: AMX, QAT, DLB, SGX, TDX, MK-TME
Cons
- Higher TDP (235 W) than lower-core Granite Rapids-SP SKUs
- No integrated graphics (typical for server CPUs)
- Locked multiplier limits overclocking headroom
- Premium price segment typical of Xeon 6 performance-core parts
- Core count modest vs some competing EPYC 9005 SKUs at similar price
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Xeon 6724P
- AMD EPYC 9455Rival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9335Rival
Server
- AMD EPYC 8534PRival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9354PRival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9254Rival
Server
- Intel Xeon 6720PAlt
Lower-cost 6700P-series option if 16 cores are sufficient and budget is a priority.
- Intel Xeon 6729PAlt
More cores within the same family for higher throughput in parallel workloads.
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960XAlt
For single-socket workstation builds requiring high PCIe and memory bandwidth but using a desktop/workstation platform.
Intel Xeon 6725P
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6724PRival
Server (16-core Granite Rapids-SP)
- Intel Xeon 6730PRival
Server (32-core Granite Rapids-SP)
- AMD EPYC 9175FRival
Server (16-core Zen 5, high boost)
- AMD EPYC 9115Rival
Server (16-core Zen 5, lower TDP)
- AMD EPYC 9125Rival
Server (16-core Zen 5, mid-range)
Our Verdict on Each
The Xeon 6724P brings Granite Rapids fundamentals—Intel 3, DDR5-6400, PCIe 5.0, and AMX—into a 16-core package well-suited for per-core licensing, high-frequency workloads, and IO-heavy servers. At 210 W, it’s not the lowest-power option, but accelerators like QAT, DSA, DLB, and IAA broaden its appeal for data processing and AI.
Best for: Enterprise workloads that benefit from high per-core performance, DDR5 bandwidth, and on-die accelerators—especially databases, virtualization, and AI inference.
Read the full reviewA strong 16-core Xeon 6 SKU for customers who value high per-thread clocks, large DDR5 bandwidth, and extensive I/O over maximum core density, with excellent security and acceleration features for modern data centers.
Best for: Upgrading or building 1S/2S servers where you need strong per-thread performance, large DDR5 bandwidth, and 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes more than sheer core count.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Xeon 6724P or Intel Xeon 6725P?
For gaming, the Intel Xeon 6725P leads with a gaming performance score of 0/100 among Intel Xeon 6724P and Intel Xeon 6725P.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Xeon 6724P has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Xeon 6724P (210 W), Intel Xeon 6725P (235 W).
Do Intel Xeon 6724P and Intel Xeon 6725P use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the FCLGA4710 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Xeon 6725P posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Xeon 6725P (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.