CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6740P vs Intel Xeon 6745P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6740P is a 48-core, 96-thread server processor based on the Granite Rapids-SP architecture, designed for dual-socket enterprise and cloud workloads requiring high core counts, large cache, and strong memory bandwidth.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Strong CPU-based inference for models that fit in cache and memory.
- No dedicated AI matrix units beyond AVX-512/AMX in this generation.
- Best suited as a host CPU for GPU-accelerated AI training or inference.
- 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
- Not designed or marketed for gaming.
- Lack of integrated graphics and optimized latency for client workloads.
- Better suited for server and enterprise use cases.
- 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
- 48 cores and 96 threads for high parallel throughput
- 288 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency for large datasets
- 8-channel DDR5-6400 memory subsystem
- Up to 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes in 2P configs for GPU and NVMe expansion
- Strong platform features (CXL 2.0, Intel AMX, QAT, DSA) for server workloads
- Good performance-per-watt within its core-count and frequency band
Cons
- High 270 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery
- Locked multiplier with no overclocking headroom
- No integrated graphics; must be paired with a discreet GPU or BMC
- Platform and memory costs are significant compared to client CPUs
- Single-thread performance is lower than lower-core-count, higher-clocked SKUs
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 6740P
- AMD EPYC 9474FRival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9654Rival
Server
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6760PRival
Server
- Intel Xeon 6730PRival
Server
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6781PRival
Server
- Intel Xeon 6500P SeriesAlt
Lower-core-count P-core SKUs (e.g., 6530P) with similar platform features but reduced TDP and cost.
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 high-core-count Granite Rapids-SP Xeon optimized for 2P servers needing strong memory bandwidth and large cache, though power and platform cost are substantial.
Best for: Building or refreshing a dual-socket server for virtualization, databases, or general enterprise workloads where core density and memory bandwidth matter more than absolute single-thread performance.
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 6740P or Intel Xeon 6745P?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Xeon 6740P 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 uses less power?
The Intel Xeon 6740P has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Xeon 6740P (270 W), Intel Xeon 6745P (300 W).
Do Intel Xeon 6740P and Intel Xeon 6745P use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Xeon 6740P: FCLGA4710, Intel Xeon 6745P: FCLGA4710 (LGA4710)), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Xeon 6740P has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Xeon 6740P (48 cores), Intel Xeon 6745P (32 cores).