CPU Comparison
Intel Xeon 6732P vs Intel Xeon 6740P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Xeon 6732P is a 32-core, 64-thread server processor based on the Granite Rapids-SP architecture, featuring a 3.8 GHz base clock, up to 4.3 GHz turbo, 144 MB of L3 cache per socket, and 8-channel DDR5-6400 support, targeted at virtualized, database, AI inference, and general-purpose enterprise workloads in dual-socket platforms.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Strong multi-threaded and per-core performance for database, ERP, and virtualized enterprise workloads.
Strong multi-threaded performance for server and enterprise workloads, with good scaling in virtualization and database scenarios.
Gaming
Not targeted at gaming; adequate for light or GPU-bound game server workloads but not competitive with modern desktop CPUs for high-refresh-rate gaming.
Not applicable; this is a server-focused processor not intended for gaming use cases.
Virtualization
Excellent VM density and I/O bandwidth in dual-socket configs; NUMA tuning recommended.
Excellent for consolidating multiple VMs thanks to high core count, large cache, and 8-channel DDR5 memory.
Efficiency
High performance per socket but high power draw; efficiency improves with consolidation of older servers.
Performance-per-watt is competitive for this core count and frequency, but absolute power consumption is high.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Intel AMX (BF16/INT8) and AVX-512 accelerate CPU-based inference.
- Well suited for small to medium LLMs, embedding models, and classic ML.
- Not a replacement for dedicated accelerators for large-scale training.
- Strong CPU-based inference for models that fit in cache and memory.
- No dedicated AI matrix units beyond AVX-512/AMX in this generation.
- Best suited as a host CPU for GPU-accelerated AI training or inference.
Content Creation
Gaming
- No integrated graphics; requires discrete GPU.
- High single-thread clocks help some game servers, but platform is not optimized for gaming.
- GPU-bound game servers may still run well depending on title and configuration.
- Not designed or marketed for gaming.
- Lack of integrated graphics and optimized latency for client workloads.
- Better suited for server and enterprise use cases.
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- 32 high-frequency P-cores with strong per-core performance.
- 8-channel DDR5-6400 with MRDIMM support for high bandwidth.
- 144 MB L3 cache per socket improves working-set performance.
- Intel AMX and AVX-512 accelerate AI and HPC on CPU.
- 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes for flexible I/O in dual-socket servers.
- Mature RAS and security features (TDX, SGX, total memory encryption).
Cons
- 350 W TDP requires robust cooling and raises power costs.
- Dual-socket NUMA topology needs OS and application tuning.
- Higher platform cost compared to previous-gen Xeons.
- No integrated graphics; not suitable for headless or light graphics workloads.
- Core count lags higher-tier SKUs like 6740P/6760P for highly parallel tasks.
Pros
- 48 cores and 96 threads for high parallel throughput
- 288 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency for large datasets
- 8-channel DDR5-6400 memory subsystem
- Up to 88 PCIe 5.0 lanes in 2P configs for GPU and NVMe expansion
- Strong platform features (CXL 2.0, Intel AMX, QAT, DSA) for server workloads
- Good performance-per-watt within its core-count and frequency band
Cons
- High 270 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery
- Locked multiplier with no overclocking headroom
- No integrated graphics; must be paired with a discreet GPU or BMC
- Platform and memory costs are significant compared to client CPUs
- Single-thread performance is lower than lower-core-count, higher-clocked SKUs
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Xeon 6732P
- AMD EPYC 9354Rival
Server (32-core, Genoa)
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6745PRival
Server (32-core, Granite Rapids-SP)
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6737PRival
Server (32-core, Granite Rapids-SP)
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6740PRival
Server (48-core, Granite Rapids-SP)
- AMD EPYC 9174FRival
Server (16-core, high-frequency Genoa)
64 cores for workloads that benefit more from raw core count than per-core frequency.
Compare head-to-head
Intel Xeon 6740P
- AMD EPYC 9474FRival
Server
- AMD EPYC 9654Rival
Server
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6760PRival
Server
- Intel Xeon 6730PRival
Server
- Compare head-to-headIntel Xeon 6781PRival
Server
- Intel Xeon 6500P SeriesAlt
Lower-core-count P-core SKUs (e.g., 6530P) with similar platform features but reduced TDP and cost.
Our Verdict on Each
A strong 32-core server CPU with excellent memory bandwidth and built-in AI acceleration, best suited for dual-socket enterprise and AI inference platforms where per-core performance matters more than raw core count.
Best for: Dual-socket enterprise servers running virtualization, databases, or CPU-based AI inference where per-core performance and memory bandwidth are critical.
Read the full reviewA high-core-count Granite Rapids-SP Xeon optimized for 2P servers needing strong memory bandwidth and large cache, though power and platform cost are substantial.
Best for: Building or refreshing a dual-socket server for virtualization, databases, or general enterprise workloads where core density and memory bandwidth matter more than absolute single-thread performance.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Xeon 6732P or Intel Xeon 6740P?
For gaming, the Intel Xeon 6732P leads with a gaming performance score of 55/100 among Intel Xeon 6732P and Intel Xeon 6740P.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Xeon 6740P has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Xeon 6732P (350 W), Intel Xeon 6740P (270 W).
Do Intel Xeon 6732P and Intel Xeon 6740P use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the FCLGA4710 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Xeon 6740P has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Xeon 6732P (32 cores), Intel Xeon 6740P (48 cores).
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Xeon 6732P posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Xeon 6732P (74,849), Intel Xeon 6740P (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.