PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon 6730P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 96 MB).
✅Costs $1,539 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.9 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (74,113 vs 76,167).

Xeon 6740E

2024

Why buy it

✅+2.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6730P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (96 MB vs 288 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.5 vs 19.9 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).

Xeon 6730P

2025

Xeon 6740E

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 96 MB).
✅Costs $1,539 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.9 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+2.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (74,113 vs 76,167).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6730P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (96 MB vs 288 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.5 vs 19.9 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6730P better than Xeon 6740E?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6730P is ahead with a 4.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6740E pulls ahead with 2.8% better PassMark. Xeon 6730P also has the bigger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 96 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6740E is the better fit. You are getting 2.8% better PassMark, backed by 96 cores and 96 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon 6730P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6730P is $1,539 cheaper on MSRP at $3,726 MSRP versus $5,265 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon 6740E is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 2.8% better PassMark. It is also 37.5% better value on MSRP (19.9 vs 14.5 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon 6730P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024) and 200% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 96 MB). That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon 6730P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6730P	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	187 FPS	189 FPS
medium	165 FPS	152 FPS
high	131 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	153 FPS
medium	131 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	71 FPS
medium	63 FPS	59 FPS
high	49 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon 6730P	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	520 FPS	437 FPS
medium	460 FPS	378 FPS
high	376 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	241 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	359 FPS
medium	383 FPS	319 FPS
high	321 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	222 FPS
medium	239 FPS	201 FPS
high	212 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	135 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6730P	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	849 FPS	934 FPS
medium	768 FPS	831 FPS
high	730 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	737 FPS	746 FPS
medium	662 FPS	655 FPS
high	626 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	558 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	479 FPS
medium	402 FPS	378 FPS
high	364 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6730P	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	980 FPS	918 FPS
medium	883 FPS	830 FPS
high	763 FPS	715 FPS
ultra	659 FPS	610 FPS
1440p
low	801 FPS	710 FPS
medium	698 FPS	620 FPS
high	601 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	514 FPS	450 FPS
4K
low	575 FPS	509 FPS
medium	516 FPS	455 FPS
high	458 FPS	400 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	344 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6730P and Xeon 6740E

Xeon 6730P

The Xeon 6730P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 74,113 points. Launch price was $3,726.

Xeon 6740E

The Xeon 6740E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 96 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 76,167 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6730P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6740E offers 96 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6730P versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 6730P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon 6730P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon 6740E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6730P scores 74,113 against the Xeon 6740E's 76,167 — a 2.7% lead for the Xeon 6740E. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6730P vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E.

Feature	Xeon 6730P	Xeon 6740E
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	96 / 96+200%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+19%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	288 MB (total)+200%	96 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	4 MB (per module)+100%
Process	Intel 3 nm	Intel 3 nm
Architecture	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)	Sierra Forest (2024)
PassMark	74,113	76,167+3%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 80 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6730P) and C741 (Xeon 6740E).

Feature	Xeon 6730P	Xeon 6740E
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	6400	6400
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	80	80

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, TDX virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon 6730P rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005.

Feature	Xeon 6730P	Xeon 6740E
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, TDX	VT-x, VT-d, TDX

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6730P launched at $3726 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740E debuted at $5265. On MSRP ($3726 vs $5265), the Xeon 6730P is $1539 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6730P delivers 19.9 pts/$ vs 14.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740E — making the Xeon 6730P the 31.6% better value option.