CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6740P vs Intel Xeon 6768P
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.
- Intel AMX and AVX‑512 provide significant acceleration for matrix‑heavy AI workloads.
- Well‑suited to CPU‑based inference and feature extraction where GPUs are not deployed.
- Performance depends on software stack using AMX and MRDIMM/DDR5‑6400 bandwidth.
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 platform with no integrated graphics and limited value for gaming builds.
- Single‑threaded clocks are modest compared to client‑oriented CPUs.
- Not recommended for gaming‑centric use cases.
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
- 64 cores / 128 threads for heavy multi‑threaded server workloads.
- Large 336 MB L3 cache and 8‑channel DDR5‑6400 memory subsystem.
- 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes and CXL 2.0 for accelerators and fast storage.
- UPI 2.0 24 GT/s enables 2S/4S/8S glue‑less multiprocessing.
- Intel AMX and AVX‑512 provide strong AI and HPC acceleration.
- Support for MRDIMMs for bandwidth‑sensitive AI and HPC workloads.
Cons
- High 330 W TDP and demanding cooling requirements.
- Locked multiplier with no overclocking headroom.
- Platform cost is very high; typical system cost is dominated by memory and platform.
- Single‑threaded performance is modest vs client‑focused CPUs.
- Requires deep server‑class knowledge to tune SST‑BF/SST‑PP and NUMA properly.
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 6768P
- AMD EPYC 9554Rival
Server (64‑core, 2S)
- AMD EPYC 9534Rival
Server (64‑core, 2S, lower TDP)
- AMD EPYC 9354Rival
Server (32‑core, 2S)
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6781PRival
Server (80‑core, 2S/4S/8S)
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6740PRival
Server (48‑core, 2S/4S/8S)
Lower core count (16) and TDP for less demanding workloads or cost‑sensitive 1S servers.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Xeon 6730PAlt
32‑core alternative with similar platform but lower power and cost when 64 cores are not needed.
- Intel Xeon 6900P seriesAlt
Higher‑end 6900P SKUs if you need more cores, memory channels, or MRDIMM support beyond 6700P.
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 high‑core‑count, memory‑rich server CPU with strong AI acceleration and multi‑socket scalability, best suited for data centers that can exploit its 64 cores and 8‑channel DDR5 bandwidth.
Best for: New or refreshed multi‑socket servers for HPC, AI inference, or large‑scale virtualization where 64 cores and 8‑channel DDR5 are fully utilized.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
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 6768P (330 W).
Do Intel Xeon 6740P and Intel Xeon 6768P use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the FCLGA4710 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Xeon 6768P has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Xeon 6740P (48 cores), Intel Xeon 6768P (64 cores).