CPU Comparison

Intel Xeon 6731P vs Intel Xeon 6787P

A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6731P is a 32-core, 64-thread server and workstation processor based on the Granite Rapids-SP architecture, targeting single-socket platforms with 8-channel DDR5-6400, 136 PCIe 5.0 lanes, and built-in accelerators for AI, storage, and networking workloads.

Intel · Xeon 6

Intel Xeon 6731P

32C / 64T4.1 GHz245 W

8.6

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Top pick

Intel · Xeon 6700P Series

Intel Xeon 6787P

86C / 172T3.8 GHz350 W

8.7

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The Bottom Line

Best overall

Intel Xeon 6787P

8.7

Rating

Best for multi-core

Intel Xeon 6787P

Score

Best for gaming

Intel Xeon 6787P

Score

Most efficient

Intel Xeon 6731P

245

W TDP

Overview & Launch

Attribute

Intel Xeon 6731PIntel

Intel Xeon 6787PIntel

Brand

Intel

Market

1S Server & Workstation

2S Server / HPC / Enterprise

Segment

Server / Workstation

Server / HPC / Enterprise

Generation

6th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Granite Rapids-SP)

6th Gen Xeon Scalable (Granite Rapids-SP)

Launched

2025

Status

Launched

Codename

Granite Rapids-SP

Series

Xeon 6

Xeon 6700P Series

Family

Intel Xeon 6 with P-Cores

Xeon 6

Predecessor

Intel Xeon Gold/Platinum 32-core 3rd/4th Gen Scalable CPUs

Intel Xeon Platinum 8592+

Successor

—

Platform ongoing (no direct end‑of‑line announced)

Specifications Compared

Specification

Intel Xeon 6731PIntel

Intel Xeon 6787PIntel

Cores & Clocks

Cores

Threads

172

Base Clock

2.5 GHz

2 GHz

Boost Clock

4.1 GHz

3.8 GHz

Cache & Power

L3 Cache

144 MB

336 MB

TDP

245 W

350 W

Architecture

Granite Rapids-SP (Redwood Cove P-cores)

Process Node

Intel 3 (approx. 3 nm-class) compute dies with Intel 7 I/O dies

Intel 3

Memory

Memory Type

DDR5

DDR5 / MRDIMM

Memory Speed

DDR5-6400 MT/s (1DPC); DDR5-5200 MT/s (2DPC)

DDR5-6400; MRDIMM up to 8800 MT/s; max memory speed up to 8000 MT/s

Memory Channels

Octa (8)

Max Memory

4096 GB

Platform & I/O

Socket

FCLGA4710 (LGA4710)

FCLGA4710

PCIe Version

PCIe 5.0

5.0

PCIe Lanes

136

Integrated GPU

None

Unlocked

Performance Compared

Productivity

Intel Xeon 6731P—

Intel Xeon 6787P95

Gaming

Intel Xeon 6731P—

Intel Xeon 6787P50

Virtualization

Intel Xeon 6731P—

Intel Xeon 6787P96

Efficiency

Intel Xeon 6731P—

Intel Xeon 6787P70

Specialized Performance

AI / ML

Intel Xeon 6731PVery Good (CPU-based)

AMX and AVX-512 provide strong CPU-based AI inference and small-batch training
Not a replacement for dedicated GPUs or accelerators for large models
Well-suited for edge inference, analytics, and MLPerf inference workloads

Intel Xeon 6787PGood (CPU‑based AI)

AMX and DL Boost accelerate CPU‑side inference and low‑precision math
Best used as a complement to dedicated AI accelerators rather than a replacement

Content Creation

Intel Xeon 6731PGood

Blender CPU renderingV-Ray / Arnold CPU renderingHandBrake encodingCompiler workloadsScientific simulations

Intel Xeon 6787PVery Good (for multi‑threaded workloads)

Blender (CPU rendering)V-Ray / ArnoldHandBrake / FFmpeg (software encoding)Scientific simulation codesDatabase / analytics pipelines

Gaming

Intel Xeon 6731PNot applicable

Server-focused SKU without official gaming benchmarks
Single-threaded performance is strong, but gaming is not a target workload
Use desktop or consumer HEDT CPUs for gaming-focused builds

Intel Xeon 6787PNot applicable

Server-focused SKU with no integrated graphics
Can be paired with GPUs for GPU‑limited workloads, but client CPUs or specialized GPUs are better for pure gaming

Industry Impact

Sector

Intel Xeon 6731PIntel

Intel Xeon 6787PIntel

Gaming

Low

Negligible

Workstations

High

Moderate (mostly via Granite Rapids-WS derivatives)

Content Creation

Moderate

Limited (mostly in render farms and backend processing)

Virtualization

High

Best CPU by Use Case

Use Case

Intel Xeon 6731PIntel

Intel Xeon 6787PIntel

Virtualization (Hyper-V, KVM, VMware)

Excellent

—

Database & Analytics (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Spark)

Excellent

—

AI Inference & Lightweight Training

Very Good

—

Storage Appliances (NVMe-oF, HCI)

Excellent

—

Networking & Edge Appliances

Excellent

—

Large‑Scale Virtualization

—

Excellent

In‑Memory Databases

—

Excellent

HPC & Simulation

—

Excellent

AI Inference & Analytics

—

Very Good

General Enterprise Servers

—

Good

Target Audience

Audience

Intel Xeon 6731PIntel

Intel Xeon 6787PIntel

Gamers

—

Content Creators

—

Developers

Targeted

Workstation Users

Targeted

Streamers

—

Office / Productivity

—

Students

—

Strengths & Weaknesses

Intel Xeon 6731P

Pros

32 P-cores with strong per-core performance and AVX-512/AMX
136 PCIe 5.0 lanes for dense NVMe/GPU configurations
8-channel DDR5-6400 with up to 4 TB capacity
Integrated QAT/DLB/DSA/IAA accelerators for storage, networking, and analytics
1S platform reduces board and licensing complexity

Cons

245 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery
1S-only; no multi-socket upgrade path
Not on the densest process node; some EPYC competitors are more power-efficient per core
No integrated graphics (typical for server CPUs)
Platform cost is high compared to mainstream desktop parts

Intel Xeon 6787P

Pros

86 cores and 172 threads for massive parallelism
8‑channel DDR5/MRDIMM with high bandwidth and capacity
88 PCIe 5.0 lanes and CXL 2.0 for I/O‑heavy servers
Integrated QAT, DLB, DSA, IAA, AMX accelerators
Intel 3 process and Redwood Cove IPC gains vs prior Xeons

Cons

350 W TDP requires robust cooling and power
High platform cost (CPU + DDR5/MRDIMM + platform)
Overkill for small business or light workloads
No integrated graphics and limited client‑use ecosystem
New platform; early BIOS/firmware maturity considerations

Competitors & Alternatives

Intel Xeon 6731P

AMD EPYC 9355 (32-core, 2S)
2S Server / HPC
Rival
AMD EPYC 9455 (48-core, 2S)
2S Server / AI
Rival
Intel Xeon 6741P (48-core, 1S)
1S Server / Workstation
Rival
Intel Xeon 6737P (32-core, higher clocks)
1S Server / Workstation
Rival
Intel Xeon 6787P (86-core, 1S/8S)
High-core-count 1S/8S
Rival
Intel Xeon 6741P
Alt
48 cores and 288 MB L3 for workloads that can use more threads, same platform and feature set.
Compare head-to-head
AMD EPYC 9355
Alt
32-core EPYC with strong FP performance and 12-channel DDR5; good for 2S configurations.
AMD EPYC 9455
Alt
96 cores (2S) with high SPEC CPU2017 scores; better for heavily parallel workloads.
Intel Xeon 6737P
Alt
Similar core count with slightly higher clocks for workloads sensitive to frequency.
Compare head-to-head
Intel Xeon 6787P
Alt
When you need many more cores and can accept higher power and cost.
Compare head-to-head

Intel Xeon 6787P

AMD EPYC 9754 (Bergamo, 128 cores, 256 threads)
Cloud‑optimized / High‑density server
Rival
AMD EPYC 9005 series (Turin, up to 192 Zen 5 cores)
High‑end server / AI / HPC
Rival
Intel Xeon 6980P (128 cores, Granite Rapids‑AP)
High‑core‑count server / HPC
Rival
Intel Xeon 6780E (144 E‑cores, Sierra Forest)
Scale‑out / Cloud‑native
Rival
Intel Xeon Platinum 8592+ (5th Gen, 64 cores)
Previous‑gen enterprise server
Rival
Intel Xeon 6767P
Alt
Fewer cores (64) but similar platform and lower price if 86 cores are not required.
Compare head-to-head
Intel Xeon 6980P
Alt
Higher core count (128) for workloads that can leverage more threads in a single socket.
Compare head-to-head
AMD EPYC 9754
Alt
Higher core density (128 Zen 4c cores) for cloud‑native workloads where TCO matters more than per‑core performance.
AMD EPYC 9005 series
Alt
Latest Zen 5/5c cores with higher IPC and core counts, strong alternative for new server deployments.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8592+
Alt
Lower‑cost 5th‑gen option with good performance if Granite Rapids features are not required.

Our Verdict on Each

Intel Xeon 6731PRecommended

A well-balanced 32-core Granite Rapids-SP CPU that shines in 1S servers and workstations needing strong per-core performance, massive I/O, and built-in acceleration, though power efficiency lags newer process nodes.

Best for: Single-socket servers, storage appliances, and workstations needing high PCIe lane count and DDR5 bandwidth with moderate core count.

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Intel Xeon 6787PRecommended

An extremely powerful dual-socket server CPU with huge core counts, strong per-thread performance, and rich integrated acceleration, best suited for new data center builds where its platform cost and power can be justified.

Best for: New dual‑socket server builds for VM‑heavy, database, HPC, or AI inference where 86 cores and 8‑channel memory can be fully utilized.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Intel Xeon 6731P or Intel Xeon 6787P?

Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Xeon 6787P comes out ahead with a score of 8.7/10. 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 6731P or Intel Xeon 6787P?

For gaming, the Intel Xeon 6787P leads with a gaming performance score of 50/100 among Intel Xeon 6731P and Intel Xeon 6787P.

Which uses less power?

The Intel Xeon 6731P has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Xeon 6731P (245 W), Intel Xeon 6787P (350 W).

Do Intel Xeon 6731P and Intel Xeon 6787P use the same socket?

No. They use different sockets (Intel Xeon 6731P: FCLGA4710 (LGA4710), Intel Xeon 6787P: FCLGA4710), so each needs a compatible motherboard.

Which has more cores?

The Intel Xeon 6787P has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Xeon 6731P (32 cores), Intel Xeon 6787P (86 cores).

Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?

The Intel Xeon 6787P posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Xeon 6787P (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.