CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6768P-B vs Intel Xeon 6787P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6768P-B is a 64-core, 128-thread single-socket server processor based on the Granite Rapids-SP (Redwood Cove P-core) architecture, featuring 256 MB of L3 cache, 8-channel DDR5-6400 memory, and 48 PCIe lanes (Gen4/Gen5) with integrated accelerators for AI, networking, and security workloads.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) accelerate matrix operations for inference and training
- No dedicated GPU, but strong CPU AI and QAT/DLB/DSA acceleration for data movement and compression
- 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
Gaming
- Server-focused SKU with no integrated graphics
- Gaming performance is irrelevant for this use case
- 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
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- 64 P-cores / 128 threads for high-throughput workloads
- 1S-only design simplifies software licensing and NUMA tuning
- 8-channel DDR5-6400 with up to 2.25 TB capacity
- 48 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 lanes for GPUs, NICs, and NVMe
- Integrated QAT, DLB, DSA, AMX, and vRAN Boost accelerators
- Strong virtualization and security feature set (TDX, SGX, MK-TME, VMD)
Cons
- High 325 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery
- Single-socket only; no multi-socket upgrade path
- No integrated graphics; not suitable for headless client scenarios without a GPU
- Launch pricing is high relative to mainstream server CPUs
- Benchmark data for this exact SKU is still limited
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 6768P-B
- AMD EPYC 9554 (64-core, Genoa)Rival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9654 (96-core, Genoa)Rival
Server
- Intel Xeon w9-3495X (56-core, Sapphire Rapids-WS)Rival
Workstation
- Intel Xeon 6768P (64-core, Granite Rapids-SP, 4S/8S)Rival
Server
- Ampere Altra Max (128-core, Arm)Rival
Server / Cloud
- Intel Xeon 6766P-BAlt
Similar 1S-only Granite Rapids-SP SKU with slightly lower clocks and potentially better pricing.
- AMD EPYC 9554Alt
64 Zen 4 cores with 12-channel DDR5 and 128 PCIe 5 lanes for better memory and I/O bandwidth.
- Intel Xeon 6767P (1S, 64-core)Alt
1S Granite Rapids-SP variant with different turbo/feature balance; may offer better single-thread performance.
- Intel Xeon w9-3495XAlt
Sapphire Rapids workstation CPU with 56 cores and higher clocks, suitable if you prefer mature platform and don’t need 64 cores.
- AMD EPYC 9454 (48-core, Genoa)Alt
Lower core count but better per-core performance and efficiency for mixed workloads.
Intel Xeon 6787P
- AMD EPYC 9754 (Bergamo, 128 cores, 256 threads)Rival
Cloud‑optimized / High‑density server
- AMD EPYC 9005 series (Turin, up to 192 Zen 5 cores)Rival
High‑end server / AI / HPC
- Intel Xeon 6980P (128 cores, Granite Rapids‑AP)Rival
High‑core‑count server / HPC
- Intel Xeon 6780E (144 E‑cores, Sierra Forest)Rival
Scale‑out / Cloud‑native
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8592+ (5th Gen, 64 cores)Rival
Previous‑gen enterprise server
Fewer cores (64) but similar platform and lower price if 86 cores are not required.
Compare head-to-headHigher core count (128) for workloads that can leverage more threads in a single socket.
Compare head-to-head- AMD EPYC 9754Alt
Higher core density (128 Zen 4c cores) for cloud‑native workloads where TCO matters more than per‑core performance.
- AMD EPYC 9005 seriesAlt
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
A powerful single-socket Xeon optimized for high core count and accelerator-rich workloads, best suited for users who want maximum per-socket performance without multi-socket complexity.
Best for: Single-socket servers or workstations that need high core count, strong memory bandwidth, and integrated accelerators without multi-socket licensing complexity.
Read the full reviewAn 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.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Xeon 6768P-B or Intel Xeon 6787P?
For gaming, the Intel Xeon 6787P leads with a gaming performance score of 50/100 among Intel Xeon 6768P-B and Intel Xeon 6787P.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Xeon 6768P-B has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Xeon 6768P-B (325 W), Intel Xeon 6787P (350 W).
Do Intel Xeon 6768P-B and Intel Xeon 6787P use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Xeon 6768P-B: FCBGA5026 (LGA 4710), 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 6768P-B (64 cores), Intel Xeon 6787P (86 cores).