CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6761P vs Intel Xeon 6774P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6761P is a 64-core, 128-thread server and workstation processor based on the Granite Rapids-SP architecture, built on Intel’s 3 process node. It targets single-socket platforms requiring high core counts, large memory capacity, and strong AI acceleration, with a 350W TDP and support for DDR5 and MRDIMM memory up to 8000 MT/s.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Intel AMX accelerates matrix operations for inference and low‑precision training
- DL Boost (AVX‑512 VNNI) improves INT8 inference throughput
- Best suited for CPU‑based AI or as a host for discrete accelerators, not as a replacement for GPUs in large‑scale training
- Intel AMX provides dedicated INT8/BF16/FP16 matrix acceleration per core.
- Well‑suited to CPU‑based inference for LLMs, vision transformers, and recommendation models.
- Best when paired with GPUs for large‑scale training, but can handle moderate inference workloads alone.
Content Creation
Gaming
- Not designed or marketed for gaming
- Few games scale beyond 16–24 threads
- Platform cost and power are disproportionate for gaming
- Not designed for gaming; low single‑thread optimization vs desktop CPUs.
- High latency mesh and server‑tuned memory timings hurt game responsiveness.
- Only consider if server is also used for light gaming on the side.
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- 64 cores / 128 threads for highly parallel workloads
- 8‑channel DDR5 / MRDIMM up to 8000 MT/s, up to 4 TB capacity
- 136 PCIe 5.0 lanes for dense I/O configurations
- Intel AMX and DL Boost for AI acceleration
- Mature server RAS and virtualization feature set
- Speed Select Technology for fine‑grained per‑core tuning
Cons
- High 350W TDP and associated cooling and power requirements
- Single‑socket only; no 2P scalability
- Premium pricing typical of high‑core‑count Xeon SKUs
- No integrated graphics (not expected in this segment)
- Locked multiplier; tuning is enterprise‑oriented, not enthusiast‑oriented
Pros
- 64 P‑cores with AMX for strong AI and HPC performance.
- 136 PCIe 5.0 lanes in single‑socket R1S mode for GPU and NVMe expansion.
- 8‑channel DDR5/MRDIMM with up to 8800 MT/s speed and 4 TB capacity.
- Large 336 MB L3 cache and 128 MB L2 cache reduce memory bottlenecks.
- Rich set of integrated accelerators (QAT, DLB, DSA, IAA) and RAS features.
- Well‑suited to single‑NUMA‑domain designs, reducing software complexity.
Cons
- High 350 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery.
- Premium price point (Intel RCP ~$7,571) limits use to high‑end deployments.
- Locked multiplier and server‑oriented turbo behavior limit enthusiast tuning.
- No integrated graphics; not suitable for headless workstation or desktop use.
- Platform and motherboard ecosystem is still maturing compared to older Xeon generations.
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Xeon 6761P
- AMD EPYC 9354Rival
32‑core Server
- AMD EPYC 9684XRival
96‑core Server (Genoa‑X)
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6767PRival
64‑core Server
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6768PRival
64‑core Server
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6760PRival
64‑core Server
- Previous‑Gen Xeon Platinum 8470Alt
Dual‑socket Sapphire Rapids platform; attractive if 2P scalability is required and newer Xeon 6 features are not critical.
Intel Xeon 6774P
- AMD EPYC 9654Rival
High‑core‑count Server / AI
- AMD EPYC 9554Rival
Balanced Server / AI
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6781PRival
Higher‑core‑count (80‑core) Xeon 6700P
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6761PRival
Same‑core‑count Xeon 6700P sibling
- Intel Xeon w9‑3495X (Sapphire Rapids‑WS)Rival
Workstation‑class Xeon with similar I/O emphasis
- Intel Xeon w7‑2475X (Sapphire Rapids‑WS)Alt
Better fit for workstation users needing moderate core counts with integrated graphics and more desktop‑oriented platforms.
- AMD EPYC 9475FAlt
Higher‑frequency 48‑core option with strong per‑core performance and good I/O, suitable where 64 cores are underutilized.
Slightly lower base clock but similar feature set and potentially better availability in some channels.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A very high‑core‑count, single‑socket Granite Rapids CPU with strong memory bandwidth, integrated accelerators, and competitive AI performance, best suited for users who can fully utilize 64 cores and justify the 350W TDP and platform cost.
Best for: Single‑socket servers or workstations that can keep 64 cores busy with parallel, memory‑intensive workloads such as virtualization, databases, analytics, and AI inference, and where high PCIe density and integrated accelerators are valuable.
Read the full reviewA high‑core‑count, I/O‑rich server CPU ideal for single‑socket AI and HPC systems, though its 350 W TDP and premium price demand careful platform and cooling design.
Best for: Single‑socket AI factories, HPC servers, and in‑memory database appliances that can leverage 136 PCIe 5.0 lanes and 8‑channel DDR5/MRDIMM bandwidth.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Do Intel Xeon 6761P and Intel Xeon 6774P use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Xeon 6761P: FCLGA4710, Intel Xeon 6774P: FCLGA4710 (LGA4710)), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Xeon 6761P posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Xeon 6761P (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.