Ryzen 7 7730U
VS
Xeon Phi 7290

Ryzen 7 7730U vs Xeon Phi 7290

AMD

Ryzen 7 7730U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon Phi 7290

72 Cores288 Thrd245 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7730U

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
120%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
113%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
111%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
106%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
101%
#19
Ryzen 7 7730U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
92%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Phi 7290

#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
103%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
103%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
102%
#113
Xeon Phi 7290
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
100%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
98%
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 Ryzen 7 7730U (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 7730UXeon Phi 7290
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) / 7 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Knights Landing (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Phi 7290 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 7730UXeon Phi 7290
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7730U and Xeon Phi 7290

AMD

Ryzen 7 7730U

The Ryzen 7 7730U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,748 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon Phi 7290

The Xeon Phi 7290 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Knights Landing (2016) architecture. It features 72 cores and 288 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 245 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,839 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7730U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Phi 7290 offers 72 cores / 288 threads — the Xeon Phi 7290 has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7730U versus 1.7 GHz on the Xeon Phi 7290 — a 90.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7730U (base: 2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7730U uses the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Phi 7290 uses Knights Landing (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7730U scores 17,748 against the Xeon Phi 7290's 17,839 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Phi 7290. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7730U vs 0 kB (total) on the Xeon Phi 7290.

FeatureRyzen 7 7730UXeon Phi 7290
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
72 / 288+800%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+165%
1.7 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz+33%
1.5 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
0 kB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
512 kB (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
Knights Landing (2016)
PassMark
17,748
17,839
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7730U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Phi 7290 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 7730UXeon Phi 7290
Socket
FP6
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0