Intel Xeon 6746P
Expert rating8.5 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4710
- Core/Thread Count:
- 48C/96T
- TDP:
- 250W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6700P
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Intel Xeon 6746P Review
Intel Xeon 6746P 48-core 96-thread Granite Rapids server processor, 2.4GHz base / 3.9GHz boost, 168MB L3 cache, 250W TDP, LGA 4710 socket, Xeon 6700P series
The Intel Xeon 6746P is a mainstream 2-socket Xeon 6700P part, giving mid-size datacenters 48 P-cores and a 3.9GHz boost clock on the 8-channel Granite Rapids platform without the cost of a 6900-series board.
Performance and Architecture
The Xeon 6746P runs 48 Granite Rapids P-cores and 96 threads at a 2.4GHz base clock boosting to 3.9GHz, backed by 168MB of L3 cache. It includes full AMX matrix acceleration and PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 connectivity on the more cost-effective 8-channel DDR5 Xeon 6700P platform.
Platform and Deployment
Built for the LGA 4710 socket at 250W, the Xeon 6746P is aimed at mainstream 2-socket enterprise servers - application hosting, mid-size virtualization, and departmental databases - where 6900-series memory bandwidth isn't required.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against AMD's EPYC 9655 in this catalog, the Xeon 6746P offers a more mainstream core count and lower platform cost for enterprises that don't need EPYC's top-end core density. Compared to Intel's own Emerald Rapids Xeon Platinum 8592+ in this catalog, the 6746P delivers similar core count on the newer Granite Rapids platform with a meaningfully higher boost clock and updated PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 I/O.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Codename | Granite Rapids |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Server |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Granite Rapids |
| Socket | Other |
| 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 | 2.4 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 168 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 250 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2048 GB |
| ECC Support | Yes |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
|---|
| iGPU | None |
|---|
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.5 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6746P is a well-balanced mainstream Granite Rapids chip for 2-socket enterprise servers that don't need 6900-series memory bandwidth.
Best for
- Mainstream 2-socket enterprise servers
- Departmental virtualization and databases
- Mid-size application hosting
Not for
- Maximum core-count scale-out clusters
- 8-socket scale-up deployments
- Ultra-low-power edge nodes
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6746P?
The Intel Xeon 6746P is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 48, Threads 96, Base Clock 2.4 GHz, Boost Clock 3.9 GHz, L3 Cache 168.
Will the Intel Xeon 6746P work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6746P 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 6746P best suited to?
It suits mainstream 2-socket enterprise servers, departmental virtualization and databases, mid-size application hosting.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6746P?
It is a poor fit for maximum core-count scale-out clusters, 8-socket scale-up deployments, ultra-low-power edge nodes.