PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅+59.8% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $2,076 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 15.7 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 330W, a 30W reduction.
✅54.5% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (100,660 vs 101,685).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon 6747P

2025

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,000 vs 3,195).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.7 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).

Xeon 6741P

2025

Xeon 6747P

2025

Why buy it

✅+59.8% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $2,076 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 15.7 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,497 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 330W, a 30W reduction.
✅54.5% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (100,660 vs 101,685).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (2,000 vs 3,195).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.7 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($6,497 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6741P better than Xeon 6747P?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon 6741P is ahead with a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6747P pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6747P is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

Xeon 6741P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6741P is $2,076 cheaper on MSRP at $4,421 MSRP versus $6,497 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon 6747P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 45.5% better value on MSRP (22.8 vs 15.7 PassMark/$), 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 6747P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 48/96 and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 6741P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6747P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6741P	Xeon 6747P
1080p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	165 FPS	165 FPS
high	131 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	155 FPS
medium	131 FPS	131 FPS
high	100 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	70 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 6741P	Xeon 6747P
1080p
low	520 FPS	520 FPS
medium	460 FPS	460 FPS
high	376 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	425 FPS
medium	383 FPS	383 FPS
high	321 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	262 FPS	262 FPS
medium	239 FPS	239 FPS
high	212 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6741P	Xeon 6747P
1080p
low	849 FPS	849 FPS
medium	768 FPS	768 FPS
high	730 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	737 FPS	737 FPS
medium	662 FPS	662 FPS
high	626 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	558 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	493 FPS
medium	402 FPS	402 FPS
high	364 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6741P	Xeon 6747P
1080p
low	978 FPS	1034 FPS
medium	883 FPS	916 FPS
high	763 FPS	789 FPS
ultra	659 FPS	670 FPS
1440p
low	800 FPS	848 FPS
medium	698 FPS	727 FPS
high	601 FPS	623 FPS
ultra	514 FPS	525 FPS
4K
low	574 FPS	613 FPS
medium	516 FPS	538 FPS
high	458 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	403 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6741P and Xeon 6747P

Xeon 6741P

The Xeon 6741P 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 2.5 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 100,660 points. Launch price was $4,421.

Xeon 6747P

The Xeon 6747P 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 101,685 points. Launch price was $6,497.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon 6741P and Xeon 6747P share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon 6747P — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon 6747P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). Both are built on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture using a Intel 3 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon 6741P scores 100,660 against the Xeon 6747P's 101,685 — a 1% lead for the Xeon 6747P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,195 vs 2,000, a 46% lead for the Xeon 6741P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 288 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon 6741P	Xeon 6747P
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	48 / 96
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	288 MB (total)	288 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 3 nm	Intel 3 nm
Architecture	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	100,660	101,685+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	3,195+60%	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	45,000

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6747P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 136 (Xeon 6741P) vs 88 (Xeon 6747P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Xeon 6741P	Xeon 6747P
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB	4096 GB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	136+55%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6747P). Primary use case: Xeon 6741P targets Data Center, Xeon 6747P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555; Xeon 6747P rivals EPYC 9555.

Feature	Xeon 6741P	Xeon 6747P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Data Center	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6741P launched at $4421 MSRP, while the Xeon 6747P debuted at $6497. On MSRP ($4421 vs $6497), the Xeon 6741P is $2076 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6741P delivers 22.8 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon 6747P — making the Xeon 6741P the 37.1% better value option.