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: +14.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+195.4% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 98 MB).
✅Costs $765 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $4,491 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.9 vs 16.7 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $4,491 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 300W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (74,113 vs 74,982).

Xeon Platinum 8461V

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6730P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (98 MB vs 288 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.7 vs 19.9 PassMark/$ ($4,491 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 300W vs 250W.

Xeon 6730P

2025

Xeon Platinum 8461V

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+195.4% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 98 MB).
✅Costs $765 less on MSRP ($3,726 MSRP vs $4,491 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.9 vs 16.7 PassMark/$ ($3,726 MSRP vs $4,491 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 300W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (74,113 vs 74,982).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6730P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (98 MB vs 288 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.7 vs 19.9 PassMark/$ ($4,491 MSRP vs $3,726 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 300W vs 250W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6730P better than Xeon Platinum 8461V?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6730P is ahead with a 14.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8461V pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark. Xeon 6730P also has the bigger cache pool with 195.4% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 98 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8461V is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 48 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 $765 cheaper on MSRP at $3,726 MSRP versus $4,491 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8461V is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.2% better PassMark. It is also 19.1% better value on MSRP (19.9 vs 16.7 PassMark/$), 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 2023) and 195.4% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 98 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 Platinum 8461V Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6730P	Xeon Platinum 8461V
1080p
low	187 FPS	191 FPS
medium	165 FPS	172 FPS
high	131 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	114 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	156 FPS
medium	131 FPS	132 FPS
high	100 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	71 FPS
medium	63 FPS	64 FPS
high	49 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon 6730P	Xeon Platinum 8461V
1080p
low	520 FPS	282 FPS
medium	460 FPS	250 FPS
high	376 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	230 FPS
medium	383 FPS	208 FPS
high	321 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	143 FPS
medium	239 FPS	131 FPS
high	212 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	99 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6730P	Xeon Platinum 8461V
1080p
low	849 FPS	814 FPS
medium	768 FPS	737 FPS
high	730 FPS	703 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	624 FPS
1440p
low	737 FPS	723 FPS
medium	662 FPS	651 FPS
high	626 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	558 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	486 FPS
medium	402 FPS	397 FPS
high	364 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	294 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6730P	Xeon Platinum 8461V
1080p
low	980 FPS	1027 FPS
medium	883 FPS	909 FPS
high	763 FPS	782 FPS
ultra	659 FPS	657 FPS
1440p
low	801 FPS	843 FPS
medium	698 FPS	721 FPS
high	601 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	514 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	575 FPS	609 FPS
medium	516 FPS	533 FPS
high	458 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6730P and Xeon Platinum 8461V

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 Platinum 8461V

The Xeon Platinum 8461V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 74,982 points. Launch price was $4,491.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6730P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8461V has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6730P versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8461V — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6730P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 6730P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8461V uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6730P scores 74,113 against the Xeon Platinum 8461V's 74,982 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8461V. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6730P vs 97.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8461V.

Feature	Xeon 6730P	Xeon Platinum 8461V
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	48 / 96+50%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+14%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	288 MB (total)+195%	97.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 3 nm-57%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	74,113	74,982+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6730P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8461V uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6730P versus 4800 on the Xeon Platinum 8461V — the Xeon 6730P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 Platinum 8461V).

Feature	Xeon 6730P	Xeon Platinum 8461V
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	6400+33%	4800
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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6730P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8461V). Direct competitor: Xeon 6730P rivals EPYC 9354; Xeon Platinum 8461V rivals EPYC 9454.

Feature	Xeon 6730P	Xeon Platinum 8461V
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

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6730P launched at $3726 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8461V debuted at $4491. On MSRP ($3726 vs $4491), the Xeon 6730P is $765 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6730P delivers 19.9 pts/$ vs 16.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8461V — making the Xeon 6730P the 17.5% better value option.