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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 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+174.3% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Costs $4,709 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 103.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 350W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6740P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (89,850 vs 90,684).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 288 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌29.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 270W.

Xeon 6740P

2025

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+174.3% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Costs $4,709 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 103.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 350W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6740P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (89,850 vs 90,684).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 288 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌29.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 270W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6740P better than Xeon Platinum 8470?

Yes. Xeon 6740P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% 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 6740P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.6% 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 6740P is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 174.3% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 105 MB).

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

Xeon 6740P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6740P is $4,709 cheaper on MSRP at $4,650 MSRP versus $9,359 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 103.1% better value on MSRP (19.5 vs 9.6 PassMark/$), 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 6740P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023), 174.3% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 105 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 52/104. 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 6740P Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8470 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6740P	Xeon Platinum 8470
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 6740P	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	285 FPS	282 FPS
medium	252 FPS	250 FPS
high	208 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	230 FPS
medium	210 FPS	208 FPS
high	178 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	133 FPS	131 FPS
high	120 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	99 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6740P	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	849 FPS	854 FPS
medium	768 FPS	773 FPS
high	730 FPS	738 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	737 FPS	760 FPS
medium	662 FPS	683 FPS
high	626 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	558 FPS	569 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	505 FPS
medium	402 FPS	413 FPS
high	364 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	306 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6740P	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	1097 FPS	982 FPS
medium	978 FPS	885 FPS
high	834 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	702 FPS	662 FPS
1440p
low	902 FPS	803 FPS
medium	777 FPS	700 FPS
high	660 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	516 FPS
4K
low	656 FPS	576 FPS
medium	577 FPS	518 FPS
high	505 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	397 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6740P and Xeon Platinum 8470

Xeon 6740P

The Xeon 6740P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.

Xeon Platinum 8470

The Xeon Platinum 8470 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6740P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8470 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470.

Feature	Xeon 6740P	Xeon Platinum 8470
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	52 / 104+8%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	288 MB (total)+174%	105 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	90,684	89,850

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6740P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6740P) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) — the Xeon 6740P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Xeon 6740P	Xeon Platinum 8470
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB	4 TB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	88+10%	80

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Advanced Features

Both support VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute, Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.

Feature	Xeon 6740P	Xeon Platinum 8470
Integrated GPU	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	High-density Compute	Cloud Infrastructure

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. On MSRP ($4650 vs $9359), the Xeon 6740P is $4709 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the Xeon 6740P the 68% better value option.