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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 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅+2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $1,502 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 12.3 PassMark/$ ($4,995 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 350W, a 80W reduction.
✅10% more PCIe lanes (88 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (45,000 vs 55,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 300 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅+22.2% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+108.3% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 144 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,961 vs 2,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 15.9 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).
❌29.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 270W.

Xeon 6737P

2025

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅+2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $1,502 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 12.3 PassMark/$ ($4,995 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 350W, a 80W reduction.
✅10% more PCIe lanes (88 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+22.2% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+108.3% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 144 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (45,000 vs 55,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 300 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,961 vs 2,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 15.9 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).
❌29.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 270W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6737P better than Xeon Platinum 8568Y+?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6737P is ahead with a 0.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ pulls ahead with 22.2% better Geekbench multi-core. Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ also has the bigger cache pool with 108.3% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 144 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is the better fit. You are getting 22.2% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 108.3% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 144 MB).

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

Xeon 6737P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6737P is $1,502 cheaper on MSRP at $4,995 MSRP versus $6,497 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 22.2% better Geekbench multi-core. It is also 30.0% better value on MSRP (15.9 vs 12.3 PassMark/$), 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 6737P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 6737P Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6737P	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	190 FPS	188 FPS
medium	166 FPS	165 FPS
high	132 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	155 FPS
medium	132 FPS	131 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	70 FPS
medium	63 FPS	63 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 6737P	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	520 FPS	505 FPS
medium	460 FPS	448 FPS
high	376 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	419 FPS
medium	383 FPS	378 FPS
high	321 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	259 FPS
medium	239 FPS	236 FPS
high	212 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6737P	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	883 FPS	910 FPS
medium	813 FPS	838 FPS
high	768 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	677 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	756 FPS	782 FPS
medium	692 FPS	716 FPS
high	650 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	581 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	510 FPS	528 FPS
medium	429 FPS	444 FPS
high	383 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6737P	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	985 FPS	956 FPS
medium	886 FPS	865 FPS
high	766 FPS	748 FPS
ultra	665 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	806 FPS	790 FPS
medium	701 FPS	689 FPS
high	604 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	582 FPS	573 FPS
medium	521 FPS	513 FPS
high	462 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	392 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6737P and Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

Xeon 6737P

The Xeon 6737P 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 79,634 points. Launch price was $4,995.

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6737P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon 6737P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6737P scores 79,634 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,000 vs 1,961, a 2% lead for the Xeon 6737P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 45,000 vs 55,000 (20% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). L3 cache: 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.

Feature	Xeon 6737P	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	48 / 96+50%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+26%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	144 MB (total)	300 MB (total)+108%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 3 nm-70%	10 nm
Architecture	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	79,634	79,683
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000+2%	1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000	55,000+22%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6737P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6737P) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) — the Xeon 6737P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6737P) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+).

Feature	Xeon 6737P	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB	4096 GB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	88+10%	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 virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server, Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	Xeon 6737P	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	High Performance Server	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6737P launched at $4995 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. On MSRP ($4995 vs $6497), the Xeon 6737P is $1502 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6737P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the Xeon 6737P the 26.1% better value option.