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Intel Xeon 6731P vs Intel Xeon 6740E: Comparison

Intel Xeon 6731P and Intel Xeon 6740E separate most on l3 cache: Intel Xeon 6731P at 64, Intel Xeon 6740E at 120, 47% in favour of Intel Xeon 6740E. They match on 17 other specifications, including product line, form factor and release year.

Specs

Specification
Intel Xeon 6731P
Intel Xeon 6731P
Intel Xeon 6740E
Intel Xeon 6740E
Product LineXeonXeon
Form FactorServer & EnthusiastServer & Enthusiast
Model Number6731P6740E
CodenameGranite RapidsSierra Rapids
Release Year20242024
TDP210 W400 W
Market SegmentServerServer
SocketOtherOther
Socket StatusCurrentCurrent
Process Node33
Performance Cores320
Efficiency Cores096
SMT EnabledYesNo
P-Core Base Clock2.52.4
P-Core Boost Clock3.93.2
Unlocked MultiplierNoNo
L3 Cache64-47%120
Base Power210400
Memory TypeDDR5DDR5
Memory Channels88
Max Memory Capacity20482048
ECC SupportYesYes
Integrated GraphicsNoNo
Copilot Plus CertifiedNoNo
PCIe GenerationPCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
Cores3296
Threads6496
Socket Support1S/2S1S/2S
Max Memory2048 GB (8-channel DDR5-6400)2048 GB (8-channel DDR5-6400)
ArchitectureGranite RapidsSierra Rapids

Verdict

Intel Xeon 6731P

8.7 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Xeon 6731P is a parallel-SKU twin of the 6730P, useful when OEM qualification or supply constraints call for an alternate part number at the same 32-core performance point.

Intel Xeon 6740E

8.6 / 10 Expert Rating

The Intel Xeon 6740E trades per-core performance for AMD-style core density, a strong pick for horizontally-scaled cloud-native fleets.

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