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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: +18.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 108 MB).
✅Costs $6,700 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 155.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 330W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Xeon 6780E

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6740P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (86,734 vs 90,684).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (108 MB vs 288 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($11,350 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌22.2% higher power demand at 330W vs 270W.

Xeon 6740P

2025

Xeon 6780E

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.7% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 108 MB).
✅Costs $6,700 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 155.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $11,350 MSRP).
✅Draws 270W instead of 330W, a 60W 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 (86,734 vs 90,684).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (108 MB vs 288 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($11,350 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌22.2% higher power demand at 330W vs 270W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6740P better than Xeon 6780E?

Yes. Xeon 6740P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 18.7% average FPS lead across 3 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 6740P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 18.7% 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 6740P 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 166.7% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 108 MB).

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

Xeon 6740P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6740P is $6,700 cheaper on MSRP at $4,650 MSRP versus $11,350 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 155.2% better value on MSRP (19.5 vs 7.6 PassMark/$), 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 2024), 166.7% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 108 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 144/144. 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 6740P Benchmark Check

Xeon 6780E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6740P	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	187 FPS	189 FPS
medium	165 FPS	152 FPS
high	131 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	153 FPS
medium	131 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	70 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 6740P	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	285 FPS	244 FPS
medium	252 FPS	216 FPS
high	208 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	200 FPS
medium	210 FPS	181 FPS
high	178 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	124 FPS
medium	133 FPS	115 FPS
high	120 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6740P	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	849 FPS	934 FPS
medium	768 FPS	831 FPS
high	730 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	737 FPS	746 FPS
medium	662 FPS	655 FPS
high	626 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	558 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	479 FPS
medium	402 FPS	378 FPS
high	364 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6740P	Xeon 6780E
1080p
low	1097 FPS	897 FPS
medium	978 FPS	807 FPS
high	834 FPS	691 FPS
ultra	702 FPS	588 FPS
1440p
low	902 FPS	697 FPS
medium	777 FPS	606 FPS
high	660 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	656 FPS	500 FPS
medium	577 FPS	446 FPS
high	505 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	334 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6740P and Xeon 6780E

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 6780E

The Xeon 6780E 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 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6740P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 96 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 6740P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 6740P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6740P scores 90,684 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 4.5% lead for the Xeon 6740P. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.

Feature	Xeon 6740P	Xeon 6780E
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	144 / 144+200%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+27%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	288 MB (total)+167%	108 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	90,684+5%	86,734

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA4710 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 4 TB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 88 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Xeon 6740P	Xeon 6780E
Socket	LGA4710	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB	4 TB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	88	88

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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 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.

Feature	Xeon 6740P	Xeon 6780E
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 Native Compute

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6740P launched at $4650 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. On MSRP ($4650 vs $11350), the Xeon 6740P is $6700 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6740P delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 7.6 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the Xeon 6740P the 87.4% better value option.