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Intel Xeon 678X vs Intel Xeon 676X. Specifications

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Released
Q1/2026
Intel Xeon 678X

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Intel Xeon 678X
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Intel Xeon 676X

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Intel Xeon 676X

What's the best choice Intel Xeon 678X or Intel Xeon 676X? Which processor is faster?

Compare the available specifications of these models.

Intel Xeon 678X has a base frequency of 2.40 GHz. 48 / 96 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 300 W. Released in Q1/2026.

Intel Xeon 676X has a base frequency of 2.80 GHz. 32 / 64 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 275 W. Released in Q1/2026.

Differences

Intel Xeon 678X Reasons to consider
Intel Xeon 678X
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  • More number of cores

    16 more cores

    48 left arrow 32

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Xeon 678X CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

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Intel Xeon 676X Reasons to consider
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  • Higher clock speed

    Around 17% better clock speed

    2.80 GHz left arrow 2.40 GHz
  • Lower stated TDP / base power

    Power limits alone do not measure performance per watt.

    275 W left arrow 300 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Xeon 676X CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

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Specifications

Technical data
Intel Xeon 678X Intel Xeon 678X
Intel Xeon 676X Intel Xeon 676X
CPU family and group

Background information about the processors being compared, series, generation and market segment.

  • Family
    Intel Xeon 6 left arrow Intel Xeon 6
  • Segment
    Workstation left arrow Workstation
CPU Technical specs

Core counts, threads, cache and clock modes describe the CPU configuration. Performance depends on the workload and comparable measured results.

  • Base Frequency
    2.4 GHz left arrow 2.8 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    48 left arrow 32
  • CPU Threads
    96 left arrow 64
  • Max. Boost Clock
    4.9 GHz left arrow 4.9 GHz
Memory specs & PCI

Types, channel quantity of RAM supported by Intel Xeon 676X and Intel Xeon 678X. Depending on the motherboards, higher or lower memory frequencies may be supported.

  • ECC
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Max. Memory
    4 TB left arrow 4 TB
  • Memory channels
    8 left arrow 8
  • Memory type
    DDR5 RDIMM-6400 left arrow DDR5 RDIMM-6400
  • PCIe lanes
    128 left arrow 128
Thermal Management

Compare the TDP requirements of TDP Intel Xeon 678X and Intel Xeon 676X Power specifications describe different manufacturer limits. TDP, base power and maximum turbo power are separate values; they do not establish measured system consumption.

  • TDP (PL1 / PBP, legacy combined label)
    300 W left arrow 275 W
Technologies and extensions

Architecture, interfaces, additional instructions supported by Intel Xeon 678X and Intel Xeon 676X, virtual machine technologies and process technology.

  • L3-Cache
    192 MB left arrow 144 MB
  • Official source
    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/244100/intel-xeon-678x-processor-192m-cache-2-40-ghz/specifications.html left arrow https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/244099/intel-xeon-676x-processor-144m-cache-2-80-ghz/specifications.html
  • Official specification sheet
    https://cdrdv2-public.intel.com/874103/Intel%20Xeon%20600%20Processors%20for%20Workstation%20-%20Product%20Brief_Rev1.pdf left arrow https://cdrdv2-public.intel.com/874103/Intel%20Xeon%20600%20Processors%20for%20Workstation%20-%20Product%20Brief_Rev1.pdf
  • Release quarter
    Q1/2026 left arrow Q1/2026
  • Socket
    FCLGA4710 left arrow FCLGA4710
  • Verified on
    2026-09-30 left arrow 2026-09-30

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

No comparable benchmark results are available yet. Specifications alone do not determine which model is faster.

These are saved results from the earlier catalog. Measurement dates and test configurations were not recorded. Models with no comparable results are omitted.

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