
Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon Phi 7210

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon Phi 7210
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Phi 7210
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon Phi 7210 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Knights Landing (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon Phi 7210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+83%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D and Xeon Phi 7210

Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Phi 7210 offers 64 cores / 256 threads — the Xeon Phi 7210 has 56 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 1.5 GHz on the Xeon Phi 7210 — a 107.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Phi 7210 uses Knights Landing (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Xeon Phi 7210's 7,306 — a 129.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 0 kB (total) on the Xeon Phi 7210.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon Phi 7210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 64 / 256+700% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+233% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+238% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total) | 0 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Knights Landing (2016) |
| PassMark | 34,293+369% | 7,306 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Phi 7210 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon Phi 7210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) / not specified (Xeon Phi 7210). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon Phi 7210 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon Phi 7210 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Xeon Phi 7210 debuted at $1881. At current prices ($384 vs $150), the Xeon Phi 7210 is $234 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 48.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Phi 7210 — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 58.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon Phi 7210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-76% | $1881 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $384 | $150-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.3+83% | 48.7 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2016 |
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