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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

✅Draws 250W instead of 340W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3575X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (76,167 vs 82,507).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.5 vs 21.8 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $3,789 MSRP).

Xeon w9-3575X

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,476 less on MSRP ($3,789 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 50.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($3,789 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌36% higher power demand at 340W vs 250W.

Xeon 6740E

2024

Xeon w9-3575X

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 250W instead of 340W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,476 less on MSRP ($3,789 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 50.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($3,789 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅40% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w9-3575X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (76,167 vs 82,507).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.5 vs 21.8 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $3,789 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌36% higher power demand at 340W vs 250W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3575X better than Xeon 6740E?

Yes. Xeon w9-3575X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 30.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 8.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon w9-3575X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 30.1% 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 w9-3575X is the better fit. You are getting 8.3% better PassMark, backed by 44 cores and 88 threads.

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

Xeon w9-3575X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w9-3575X is $1,476 cheaper on MSRP at $3,789 MSRP versus $5,265 MSRP, and it gives you a 30.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 50.5% better value on MSRP (21.8 vs 14.5 PassMark/$), 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 w9-3575X is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 w9-3575X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6740E	Xeon w9-3575X
1080p
low	189 FPS	316 FPS
medium	152 FPS	306 FPS
high	121 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	274 FPS
medium	119 FPS	237 FPS
high	91 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	186 FPS
medium	59 FPS	159 FPS
high	46 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon 6740E	Xeon w9-3575X
1080p
low	437 FPS	384 FPS
medium	378 FPS	332 FPS
high	306 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	359 FPS	308 FPS
medium	319 FPS	273 FPS
high	266 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	181 FPS
medium	201 FPS	162 FPS
high	168 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6740E	Xeon w9-3575X
1080p
low	934 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	831 FPS	1086 FPS
high	779 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	693 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	746 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	655 FPS	913 FPS
high	614 FPS	839 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	605 FPS
medium	378 FPS	521 FPS
high	334 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6740E	Xeon w9-3575X
1080p
low	918 FPS	1160 FPS
medium	830 FPS	1015 FPS
high	715 FPS	915 FPS
ultra	610 FPS	814 FPS
1440p
low	710 FPS	940 FPS
medium	620 FPS	823 FPS
high	530 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	638 FPS
4K
low	509 FPS	687 FPS
medium	455 FPS	613 FPS
high	400 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6740E and Xeon w9-3575X

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 w9-3575X

The Xeon w9-3575X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 44 cores and 88 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,507 points. Launch price was $3,789.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6740E packs 96 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon w9-3575X offers 44 cores / 88 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 52 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3575X — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3575X (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 6740E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon w9-3575X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740E scores 76,167 against the Xeon w9-3575X's 82,507 — a 8% lead for the Xeon w9-3575X. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E vs 97.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3575X.

Feature	Xeon 6740E	Xeon w9-3575X
Cores / Threads	96 / 96+118%	44 / 88
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.8 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+9%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)	97.5 MB+2%
L2 Cache	4 MB (per module)+100%	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 3 nm-57%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Sierra Forest (2024)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	76,167	82,507+8%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	60,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	19,320

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6740E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w9-3575X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 6400 on the Xeon 6740E versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w9-3575X — 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. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon 6740E) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3575X) — the Xeon w9-3575X offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6740E) and W790 (Xeon w9-3575X).

Feature	Xeon 6740E	Xeon w9-3575X
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	6400+127900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	80	112+40%

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w9-3575X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6740E) vs true (Xeon w9-3575X). Direct competitor: Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005; Xeon w9-3575X rivals Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

Feature	Xeon 6740E	Xeon w9-3575X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, TDX	true

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6740E launched at $5265 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3575X debuted at $3789. On MSRP ($5265 vs $3789), the Xeon w9-3575X is $1476 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740E delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 21.8 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3575X — making the Xeon w9-3575X the 40.3% better value option.