Intel Xeon 6740P
Expert rating8.5 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4710
- Core/Thread Count:
- 48C/96T
- TDP:
- 270W
- Core Type:
- Performance
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-11
Intel Xeon 6740P Review
Intel Xeon 6740P 48-core 96-thread server processor, 2.1GHz base / 3.5GHz boost, 270W TDP, 96MB L3 cache, Granite Rapids, LGA 4710 socket
The Intel Xeon 6740P is the entry-clock member of the 48-core Granite Rapids group, running the lowest base clock of the four 48-core P-tier SKUs in this catalog while sharing their 96MB L3 cache and 270W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 48 cores and 96 threads, the Intel Xeon 6740P is built on Intel's Granite Rapids generation, using performance (P-core) silicon at the lowest clock bin of the 48-core group. Its 2.1GHz base clock boosts to 3.5GHz, and the 96MB L3 cache helps keep large working sets in cache for databases and virtualization hosts.
Platform and Memory
The Intel Xeon 6740P uses the LGA 4710 platform in a 1S/2S configuration, supporting 8-channel memory up to 2TB (8-channel DDR5-6400). As the base-clock 48-core SKU, it typically carries the lowest list price of its core-count tier.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the 48-core Granite Rapids group in this catalog, the Xeon 6740P runs the lowest base clock, trailing the 6741P/6748P pair by 0.4GHz and the premium 6747P by 0.6GHz. Against AMD's EPYC processors in this catalog, it competes on Intel's AMX/CXL platform features and per-socket software licensing economics rather than clock speed.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6740P |
| 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 | 48 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 48 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 96 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.1 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 96 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 270 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 | 270 W |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 497 |
Cores 48 · Tested in ProLiant Compute DL340e Gen12 (2.10 GHz, Intel Xeon 6740P) · Published by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Jun-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 630 |
Cores 48 · Tested in ProLiant Compute DL340e Gen12 (2.10 GHz, Intel Xeon 6740P) · Published by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Jun-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 1,000 |
Cores 96 · Tested in H3C UniServer R4700 G7 (Intel Xeon 6740P) · Published by New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd., Jan-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 1,260 |
Cores 96 · Tested in H3C UniServer R4700 G7 (Intel Xeon 6740P) · Published by New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd., Jan-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 rating8.5 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6740P is the value entry point into Intel's 48-core Granite Rapids tier, trading some clock speed for a lower price than the 6741P/6747P/6748P.
Best for
- Cost-sensitive high-core-count virtualization
- Enterprise databases
- General HPC workloads
Not for
- Latency-sensitive high-clock workloads
- Power-constrained edge deployments
- Small business servers
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6740P?
The Intel Xeon 6740P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 48, Threads 96, Base Clock 2.1 GHz, Boost Clock 3.5 GHz, L3 Cache 96.
Will the Intel Xeon 6740P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6740P 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 6740P best suited to?
It suits cost-sensitive high-core-count virtualization, enterprise databases, general hpc workloads.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6740P?
It is a poor fit for latency-sensitive high-clock workloads, power-constrained edge deployments, small business servers.