Xeon E3-1565L v5 vs Xeon Phi 7210

Xeon E3-1565L v5

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016

Xeon Phi 7210

64 Cores256 Thrd215 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1565L v5

4 / 8

7,325

+0.3%

7,306

0.0%

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 Xeon E3-1565L v5 is positioned at rank 993 and the Xeon Phi 7210 is on rank 999, so the Xeon E3-1565L v5 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 Xeon E3-1565L v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

44030%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8313%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7386%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5706%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

81%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

80%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

78%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

100%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

99%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

97%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

97%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

95%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

94%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

82%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

82%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

82%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

79%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

79%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

77%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

73%

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

Performance Leadership: The Xeon E3-1565L v5 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon Phi 7210 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Xeon E3-1565L v5	Xeon Phi 7210
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($120)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Knights Landing (2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Xeon E3-1565L v5 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 20% cheaper ($120 vs $150) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Xeon E3-1565L v5	Xeon Phi 7210
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+25%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($120)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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.

Xeon E3-1565L v5 Benchmark Check

Xeon Phi 7210 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1565L v5 and Xeon Phi 7210

Xeon E3-1565L v5

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,325 points. Launch price was $417.

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 Xeon E3-1565L v5 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Phi 7210 offers 64 cores / 256 threads — the Xeon Phi 7210 has 60 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1565L v5 versus 1.5 GHz on the Xeon Phi 7210 — a 80% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1565L v5 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1565L v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Phi 7210 uses Knights Landing (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1565L v5 scores 7,325 against the Xeon Phi 7210's 7,306 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1565L v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1565L v5 vs 0 kB (total) on the Xeon Phi 7210.

Feature	Xeon E3-1565L v5	Xeon Phi 7210
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	64 / 256+1500%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+133%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+92%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	0 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake-H (2015−2016)	Knights Landing (2016)
PassMark	7,325	7,306

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Phi 7210 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1565L v5	Xeon Phi 7210
Socket	BGA1440	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 launched at $1552 MSRP, while the Xeon Phi 7210 debuted at $1881. At current prices ($120 vs $150), the Xeon E3-1565L v5 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1565L v5 delivers 61.0 pts/$ vs 48.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Phi 7210 — making the Xeon E3-1565L v5 the 22.5% better value option.