Intel Xeon 6780E
Expert rating8.8 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- LGA 4710
- Core/Thread Count:
- 144C/144T
- TDP:
- 400W
- Core Type:
- Efficient
- CPU Series:
- Xeon 6
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-11
Intel Xeon 6780E Review
Intel Xeon 6780E 144-core 144-thread server processor, 2.2GHz base / 3.2GHz boost, 400W TDP, 180MB L3 cache, Sierra Rapids, LGA 4710 socket
The Intel Xeon 6780E is the clock-leading member of the 144-core E-core pair, running 0.3GHz higher base clock than the 6766E for the highest per-core throughput at maximum core density.
Performance and Architecture
With 144 cores and 144 threads, the Intel Xeon 6780E runs a 2.2GHz base clock, 0.3GHz higher than the 6766E, boosting to 3.2GHz on Sierra Rapids efficient (E-core, no Hyper-Threading) silicon, backed by 180MB of L3 cache.
Platform and Memory
The Intel Xeon 6780E uses the LGA 4710 platform in a 1S/2S configuration, supporting 8-channel memory up to 2TB (8-channel DDR5-6400). Its clock advantage over the 6766E comes at a price premium for the same 144-core density.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Xeon 6 lineup in this catalog, the Xeon 6780E leads the 6766E by 0.3GHz base clock at the same 144-core count, narrowing the throughput-per-core gap. Against AMD's EPYC processors in this catalog, both E-core parts compete primarily on raw core density and rack-level efficiency.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Xeon |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 6780E |
| Codename | Sierra Rapids |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Server |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Sierra Rapids |
| Socket | Other |
| Socket | 1S/2S |
| Socket Status | Current |
| Process Node | 3 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 144 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 0 |
| Efficiency Cores | 144 |
| Total Threads | 144 |
| SMT Enabled | No |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.2 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 180 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 400 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 | 400 W |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 712 |
Cores 144 · Tested in meta brain NF3180G8 (Intel Xeon 6780E) · Published by IEIT Systems Co., Ltd., Nov-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 599 |
Cores 144 · Tested in meta brain NF3180G8 (Intel Xeon 6780E) · Published by IEIT Systems Co., Ltd., Nov-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 1,440 |
Cores 288 · Tested in ASUS RS720-E12-RS8G (2.20 GHz, Intel Xeon 6780E) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., May-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 1,190 |
Cores 288 · Tested in ASUS RS720-E12-RS8G (2.20 GHz, Intel Xeon 6780E) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., May-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 rating8.8 / 10
The Intel Xeon 6780E is the higher-clocked half of the 144-core E-core pair, for cloud-native fleets that want core density without giving up as much per-core speed.
Best for
- Cloud-native microservices
- Horizontally-scaled web tiers
- Container-dense hosts
Not for
- Latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads
- Legacy per-core-licensed software
- Small deployments
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon 6780E?
The Intel Xeon 6780E is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 144, Threads 144, Base Clock 2.2 GHz, Boost Clock 3.2 GHz, L3 Cache 180.
Will the Intel Xeon 6780E work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon 6780E 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 6780E best suited to?
It suits cloud-native microservices, horizontally-scaled web tiers, container-dense hosts.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon 6780E?
It is a poor fit for latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads, legacy per-core-licensed software, small deployments.