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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 6740E

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,232 less on MSRP ($5,265 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.5 vs 12.3 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 350W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (76,167 vs 79,683).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (96 MB vs 300 MB).

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 96 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
❌40% higher power demand at 350W vs 250W.

Xeon 6740E

2024

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,232 less on MSRP ($5,265 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.5 vs 12.3 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 350W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 96 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (76,167 vs 79,683).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (96 MB vs 300 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
❌40% higher power demand at 350W vs 250W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ better than Xeon 6740E?

Yes. Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 4.6% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.7% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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 4.6% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 212.5% larger total L3 cache (300 MB vs 96 MB).

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

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon 6740E makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is 23.4% more expensive on MSRP at $6,497 MSRP versus $5,265 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon 6740E is also 18.0% better value on MSRP (14.5 vs 12.3 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon 6740E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 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 6740E Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6740E	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	189 FPS	188 FPS
medium	152 FPS	165 FPS
high	121 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	155 FPS
medium	119 FPS	131 FPS
high	91 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	70 FPS
medium	59 FPS	63 FPS
high	46 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon 6740E	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	437 FPS	505 FPS
medium	378 FPS	448 FPS
high	306 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	359 FPS	419 FPS
medium	319 FPS	378 FPS
high	266 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	259 FPS
medium	201 FPS	236 FPS
high	168 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6740E	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	934 FPS	910 FPS
medium	831 FPS	838 FPS
high	779 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	693 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	746 FPS	782 FPS
medium	655 FPS	716 FPS
high	614 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	528 FPS
medium	378 FPS	444 FPS
high	334 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6740E	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
1080p
low	918 FPS	954 FPS
medium	830 FPS	865 FPS
high	715 FPS	748 FPS
ultra	610 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	710 FPS	789 FPS
medium	620 FPS	689 FPS
high	530 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	509 FPS	572 FPS
medium	455 FPS	513 FPS
high	400 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	392 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6740E and Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

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.

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 6740E packs 96 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon 6740E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740E scores 76,167 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 4.5% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.

Feature	Xeon 6740E	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Cores / Threads	96 / 96+100%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+4%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)	300 MB (total)+213%
L2 Cache	4 MB (per module)+100%	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 3 nm-70%	10 nm
Architecture	Sierra Forest (2024)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	76,167	79,683+5%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	55,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6740E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6740E versus DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — the Xeon 6740E supports 199.7% 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 6740E) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+).

Feature	Xeon 6740E	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	6400+127900%	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096 GB+104857500%
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 6740E) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.

Feature	Xeon 6740E	Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
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
Target Use	—	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6740E launched at $5265 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. On MSRP ($5265 vs $6497), the Xeon 6740E is $1232 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740E delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the Xeon 6740E the 16.5% better value option.