Core 3 N350 vs Xeon Phi 7210

Core 3 N350

8 Cores8 Thrd7 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2025

Xeon Phi 7210

64 Cores256 Thrd215 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 3 N350

8 / 8

7,249

0.0%

7,306

+0.8%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 3 N350 is positioned at rank 666 and the Xeon Phi 7210 is on rank 999, so the Core 3 N350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 3 N350

#654

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

911%

#655

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

897%

#656

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

824%

#657

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

820%

#658

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

812%

#660

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

785%

#661

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

752%

#662

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

751%

#663

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

731%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

100%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Phi 7210

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

53563%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10113%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

8985%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

6941%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

98%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

97%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

95%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

81%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

100%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

100%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

99%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

96%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

96%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

94%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

88%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

87%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

87%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

84%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

80%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core 3 N350 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 3 N350	Xeon Phi 7210
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($220)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Knights Landing (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Phi 7210 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 3 N350	Xeon Phi 7210
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+48%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($220)	✅ More affordable ($150)

Performance Check

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.

Core 3 N350 Benchmark Check

Xeon Phi 7210 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 N350 and Xeon Phi 7210

Core 3 N350

The Core 3 N350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 7,249 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon Phi 7210

The Xeon Phi 7210 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Knights Landing (2016) architecture. It features 64 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 215 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,306 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 N350 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Phi 7210 offers 64 cores / 256 threads — the Xeon Phi 7210 has 56 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core 3 N350 versus 1.5 GHz on the Xeon Phi 7210 — a 88.9% clock advantage for the Core 3 N350 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Phi 7210 uses Knights Landing (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 N350 scores 7,249 against the Xeon Phi 7210's 7,306 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Phi 7210. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core 3 N350 vs 0 kB (total) on the Xeon Phi 7210.

Feature	Core 3 N350	Xeon Phi 7210
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	64 / 256+700%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+160%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	1.3 GHz+1200%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	0 kB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Twin Lake (2024−2025)	Knights Landing (2016)
PassMark	7,249	7,306

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 N350 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Phi 7210 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 3 N350	Xeon Phi 7210
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core 3 N350 launched at $225 MSRP, while the Xeon Phi 7210 debuted at $1881. At current prices ($220 vs $150), the Xeon Phi 7210 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 3 N350 delivers 33.0 pts/$ vs 48.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Phi 7210 — making the Xeon Phi 7210 the 38.6% better value option.