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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

✅Better for gaming: +7.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (144 MB vs 96 MB).
✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($4,995 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅10% more PCIe lanes (88 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon 6740E

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 250W instead of 270W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6737P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (76,167 vs 79,634).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (96 MB vs 144 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.5 vs 15.9 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).

Xeon 6737P

2025

Xeon 6740E

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (144 MB vs 96 MB).
✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($4,995 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅10% more PCIe lanes (88 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 250W instead of 270W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6737P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (76,167 vs 79,634).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (96 MB vs 144 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.5 vs 15.9 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $4,995 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6737P better than Xeon 6740E?

Yes. Xeon 6737P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 4.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon 6737P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6737P is the better fit. You are getting 4.6% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (144 MB vs 96 MB).

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

Xeon 6737P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6737P is $270 cheaper on MSRP at $4,995 MSRP versus $5,265 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 10.2% better value on MSRP (15.9 vs 14.5 PassMark/$), 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 6737P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024), 50% larger total L3 cache (144 MB vs 96 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 96/96. 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 6737P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6737P	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	190 FPS	189 FPS
medium	166 FPS	152 FPS
high	132 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	153 FPS
medium	132 FPS	119 FPS
high	101 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	71 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 6737P	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 6737P	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	883 FPS	934 FPS
medium	813 FPS	831 FPS
high	768 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	677 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	756 FPS	746 FPS
medium	692 FPS	655 FPS
high	650 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	581 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	510 FPS	479 FPS
medium	429 FPS	378 FPS
high	383 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6737P	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	984 FPS	918 FPS
medium	886 FPS	830 FPS
high	766 FPS	715 FPS
ultra	665 FPS	610 FPS
1440p
low	805 FPS	710 FPS
medium	701 FPS	620 FPS
high	604 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	450 FPS
4K
low	581 FPS	509 FPS
medium	521 FPS	455 FPS
high	462 FPS	400 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	344 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6737P and Xeon 6740E

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 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 6737P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6740E offers 96 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6737P (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon 6737P 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 6737P scores 79,634 against the Xeon 6740E's 76,167 — a 4.5% lead for the Xeon 6737P. L3 cache: 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E.

Feature	Xeon 6737P	Xeon 6740E
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	96 / 96+200%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+25%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+21%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	144 MB (total)+50%	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	79,634+5%	76,167
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P versus 6400 on the Xeon 6740E — the Xeon 6740E supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6737P) vs 80 (Xeon 6740E) — the Xeon 6737P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6737P) and C741 (Xeon 6740E).

Feature	Xeon 6737P	Xeon 6740E
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	6400+127900%
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB+104857500%	4096
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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6737P) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6740E). Primary use case: Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005; Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005.

Feature	Xeon 6737P	Xeon 6740E
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, TDX
Target Use	High Performance Server	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6737P launched at $4995 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740E debuted at $5265. On MSRP ($4995 vs $5265), the Xeon 6737P is $270 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6737P delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 14.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740E — making the Xeon 6737P the 9.7% better value option.