CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6737P vs Intel Xeon 6756P-B
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6737P is a 32-core, 64-thread server processor based on the Granite Rapids-SP architecture, offering 2.9 GHz base and 4 GHz turbo clocks, 144 MB of L3 cache, eight-channel DDR5-6400 memory, and 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes in a 270 W TDP envelope for dual-socket platforms.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Intel AMX with BF16/INT8 support accelerates deep learning inference
- Two AVX-512 FMA units per core benefit vectorized AI and HPC kernels
- No dedicated AI accelerator; heavy AI training still better suited to GPUs
- AMX provides hardware acceleration for INT8 and BF16/FP16 matrix operations.
- Well suited for CPU-based AI inference and prototyping where GPUs are not available.
- MLPerf results for Xeon 6 P-core family show ~1.9x AI inference gains vs 5th Gen Xeon, though not specific to this SKU.
Content Creation
Gaming
- Server processor not targeted at gaming
- No integrated graphics
- No official gaming benchmarks
- No integrated graphics; requires a discrete GPU.
- Server-optimized for throughput, not gaming latency or refresh rates.
- Not a target use case for this CPU.
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- 32 high-performance P-cores with 4 GHz max turbo
- Intel AMX and dual AVX-512 FMA units for AI and HPC
- 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes with CXL 2.0 platform support
- 8-channel DDR5-6400 up to 4 TB per socket
- Rich accelerator set (QAT, DLB, DSA, IAA) offloads crypto, analytics, and streaming
- Granite Rapids-SP platform with UPI 2.0 for coherent dual-socket designs
Cons
- High 270 W TDP requires robust cooling and power design
- Platform and CPU cost are significant compared to previous-gen Xeons
- Locked multiplier limits enthusiast-style overclocking
- No integrated graphics; not suitable for headless or lightweight client use
- Full performance potential depends on server firmware and OS support for Speed Select and accelerators
Pros
- 64 P-cores and 128 threads for highly parallel workloads
- 8-channel DDR5-6400 with very high memory bandwidth
- AMX, QAT, DLB, and DSA accelerators for AI, crypto, and data movement
- 48 PCIe lanes (32 Gen5, 16 Gen4) from the CPU
- Intel 3 process improves density and efficiency vs Intel 7
- Strong platform features like TDX, SGX, and total memory encryption
Cons
- High 325 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery
- Single-socket only; no multi-socket scaling
- No integrated graphics; not suitable for headless client use
- Premium price point typical of high-core-count server CPUs
- Platform and motherboard costs are significant compared to client CPUs
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Xeon 6737P
- AMD EPYC 7573XRival
Server (32-core, Milan-X)
- AMD EPYC 9384XRival
Server (Genoa-X, 32-core)
- Intel Xeon Gold 6448YRival
Server (4th Gen Xeon Scalable, 32-core)
- Intel Xeon Gold 6438MRival
Server (4th Gen Xeon Scalable, 32-core)
- Intel Xeon 6730PRival
Server (Xeon 6700P, 32-core, lower turbo)
Same 32-core Granite Rapids-SP family with higher 4.2 GHz turbo for slightly better per-thread performance.
Compare head-to-headLower 2.5 GHz base and 245 W TDP for slightly better power efficiency at reduced peak clocks.
Compare head-to-head
Intel Xeon 6756P-B
- AMD EPYC 9654Rival
High-End Server / HPC
- AMD EPYC 9554Rival
Mainstream Server
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6980PRival
High-End Server / AI / HPC
- Intel Xeon 6756E (Sierra Forest)Rival
High-Density E-Core Server
- Intel Xeon 6776P-BRival
Same Platform, Higher Core Count
128 E-cores in a power-optimized form factor for throughput-oriented workloads that do not need P-clocks.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Xeon 6900P SeriesAlt
Higher core counts and more memory/I/O for hyperscale and HPC if you can justify the platform cost and power.
- AMD EPYC 8004 Series (Siena)Alt
Lower-power single-socket server CPUs with good performance per watt for edge and SMB servers.
Our Verdict on Each
A strong Xeon 6 P-core SKU for two-socket servers that need high per-core performance, AMX acceleration, and plenty of PCIe 5.0 connectivity, though its 270 W TDP and platform cost demand careful power and cooling planning.
Best for: Dual-socket servers running virtualization, in-memory databases, or mixed AI/HPC workloads that can leverage AMX and high PCIe 5.0 lane counts.
Read the full reviewA very high-core-count server CPU with strong AI acceleration and massive memory bandwidth, best suited for single-socket consolidation and AI workloads where its power and cost can be justified.
Best for: Single-socket server for AI inference, virtualization, or in-memory databases where 64 cores and 8-channel DDR5 provide a consolidation upgrade over older multi-socket systems.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Xeon 6737P or Intel Xeon 6756P-B?
For gaming, the Intel Xeon 6756P-B leads with a gaming performance score of 40/100 among Intel Xeon 6737P and Intel Xeon 6756P-B.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Xeon 6737P has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Xeon 6737P (270 W), Intel Xeon 6756P-B (325 W).
Do Intel Xeon 6737P and Intel Xeon 6756P-B use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Xeon 6737P: FCLGA4710, Intel Xeon 6756P-B: FCBGA5026 (LGA4710 socket)), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Xeon 6756P-B has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Xeon 6737P (32 cores), Intel Xeon 6756P-B (64 cores).