Intel Xeon 6736P
Expert rating8.6 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4710
- Core/Thread Count:
- 36C/72T
- TDP:
- 225W
- Core Type:
- Performance
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-11
Intel Xeon 6736P Review
Intel Xeon 6736P 36-core 72-thread server processor, 2.0GHz base / 3.4GHz boost, 225W TDP, 72MB L3 cache, Granite Rapids, LGA 4710 socket
The Intel Xeon 6736P trades clock speed for two extra cores over the 32-core P-tier parts, making it a throughput-first choice for scale-out HPC and simulation workloads. It pairs 36 cores and 72 threads with a 2.0GHz base clock that boosts to 3.4GHz, backed by 72MB of L3 cache.
Performance and Architecture
With 36 cores and 72 threads, the Intel Xeon 6736P is built on Intel's Granite Rapids generation, using performance (P-core) silicon that leans toward core count over per-core clock speed. Its 2.0GHz base clock boosts to 3.4GHz, and the 72MB L3 cache helps keep large working sets in cache for parallel HPC and simulation jobs.
Platform and Memory
The Intel Xeon 6736P uses the LGA 4710 platform in a 1S/2S configuration, supporting 8-channel memory up to 2TB (8-channel DDR5-6400). It sits a step above the 32-core parts in raw core count while running a noticeably lower base clock, making it a targeted pick for throughput-first rack budgets.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Xeon 6 lineup in this catalog, the Xeon 6736P offers two more cores than the 32-core 6730P/6731P/6737P/6738P group but at a meaningfully lower base clock, favoring embarrassingly-parallel workloads over latency-sensitive ones. Against AMD's high-core-count EPYC parts in this catalog, it competes on Intel's AMX and CXL platform features rather than outright core count.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6736P |
| 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 36 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 72 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.0 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 72 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 225 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 | 225 W |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 384 |
Cores 36 · Tested in ProLiant Compute DL340e Gen12 (2.00 GHz, Intel Xeon 6736P) · Published by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Jun-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 517 |
Cores 36 · Tested in ProLiant Compute DL340e Gen12 (2.00 GHz, Intel Xeon 6736P) · Published by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Jun-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 778 |
Cores 72 · Tested in FusionServer 1288 V8 (Intel Xeon 6736P) · Published by xFusion, Feb-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 1,030 |
Cores 72 · Tested in FusionServer 1288 V8 (Intel Xeon 6736P) · 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 rating8.6 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6736P is the throughput-leaning 36-core Granite Rapids part, best for scale-out HPC and simulation work that values core count over per-core clock speed.
Best for
- Scale-out HPC and simulation
- Parallel batch processing
- High-core-count virtualization
Not for
- Latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads
- Power-constrained edge deployments
- Budget-conscious builds
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6736P?
The Intel Xeon 6736P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 36, Threads 72, Base Clock 2.0 GHz, Boost Clock 3.4 GHz, L3 Cache 72.
Will the Intel Xeon 6736P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6736P 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 6736P best suited to?
It suits scale-out hpc and simulation, parallel batch processing, high-core-count virtualization.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6736P?
It is a poor fit for latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads, power-constrained edge deployments, budget-conscious builds.