Intel Xeon 6730P
Expert rating8.7 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4710
- Core/Thread Count:
- 32C/64T
- TDP:
- 210W
- Core Type:
- Performance
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-11
Intel Xeon 6730P Review
Intel Xeon 6730P 32-core 64-thread server processor, 2.5GHz base / 3.9GHz boost, 210W TDP, 64MB L3 cache, Granite Rapids, LGA 4710 socket
The Intel Xeon 6730P is the standard 32-core Granite Rapids workhorse in Intel's Xeon 6 stack, balancing clock speed and core density for general enterprise virtualization and HPC deployments. It pairs 32 cores and 64 threads with a 2.5GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.9GHz, backed by 64MB of L3 cache and a 210W TDP.
Performance and Architecture
With 32 cores and 64 threads, the Intel Xeon 6730P is built on Intel's Granite Rapids generation, using performance (P-core) designed for strong per-core performance in latency-sensitive workloads. Its 2.5GHz base clock boosts to 3.9GHz, and the 64MB L3 cache helps keep large working sets in cache for databases and virtualization hosts.
Platform and Memory
The Intel Xeon 6730P uses the LGA 4710 platform in a 1S/2S configuration, supporting 8-channel memory up to 2TB (8-channel DDR5-6400). As the standard-clock 32-core Granite Rapids SKU, it gives system builders a predictable baseline to size rack power and density budgets against.
Comparison to Alternatives
As the baseline 32-core Granite Rapids SKU in this catalog, the Xeon 6730P trades some clock speed against the higher-binned 6737P/6738P pair for a lower price point, while still outrunning the 36-core 6736P on a per-core basis. Against AMD's EPYC processors in this catalog, it competes on platform features like CXL and AMX and Intel's software ecosystem maturity, fitting enterprise virtualization shops already standardized on Intel.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6730P |
| Codename | Granite Rapids |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Server |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Granite Rapids |
| Socket | Other |
| Socket | 1S/2S |
| Socket Status | Current |
| Process Node | 3 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 32 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 32 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 64 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 210 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2048 GB (8-channel DDR5-6400) |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2048 GB |
| ECC Support | Yes |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|---|
| Copilot Plus Certified | No |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
|---|
| Form Factor | Server & Enthusiast |
|---|---|
| TDP | 210 W |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 367 |
Cores 32 · Tested in ProLiant Compute DL340e Gen12 (2.50 GHz, Intel Xeon 6730P) · Published by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Aug-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 515 |
Cores 32 · Tested in ProLiant Compute DL340e Gen12 (2.50 GHz, Intel Xeon 6730P) · Published by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Aug-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 748 |
Cores 64 · Tested in FusionServer 2288 V8 (Intel Xeon 6730P) · Published by xFusion, Dec-2025
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 1,040 |
Cores 64 · Tested in FusionServer 1288 V8 (Intel Xeon 6730P) · Published by xFusion, Feb-2026
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.7 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6730P is the standard-bin 32-core Granite Rapids part, a safe default for enterprise virtualization and database hosts that don't need the higher-clocked 6737P/6738P.
Best for
- General enterprise virtualization
- Business-critical databases
- Standardized dual-socket fleets
Not for
- Maximum single-core clock speed
- Power-constrained edge deployments
- Budget-conscious builds
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6730P?
The Intel Xeon 6730P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 32, Threads 64, Base Clock 2.5 GHz, Boost Clock 3.9 GHz, L3 Cache 64.
Will the Intel Xeon 6730P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6730P lists Socket is LGA 4710. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Xeon 6730P best suited to?
It suits general enterprise virtualization, business-critical databases, standardized dual-socket fleets.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6730P?
It is a poor fit for maximum single-core clock speed, power-constrained edge deployments, budget-conscious builds.