Xeon Phi 7210 vs Core i5-9300HF
Xeon Phi 7210
Core i5-9300HF
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. The Xeon Phi 7210 is positioned at rank 999 and the Core i5-9300HF is on rank 465, so the Core i5-9300HF offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Phi 7210
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9300HF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Phi 7210 | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Knights Landing (2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Phi 7210 | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon Phi 7210 and Core i5-9300HF
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.
Core i5-9300HF
The Core i5-9300HF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,255 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Xeon Phi 7210 packs 64 cores / 256 threads, while the Core i5-9300HF offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Phi 7210 has 60 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Xeon Phi 7210 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300HF — a 92.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-9300HF (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Phi 7210 uses the Knights Landing (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-9300HF uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Phi 7210 scores 7,306 against the Core i5-9300HF's 7,255 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Phi 7210. L3 cache: 0 kB (total) on the Xeon Phi 7210 vs 8 MB on the Core i5-9300HF.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 256+1500% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz+173% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+85% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB (total) | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Knights Landing (2016) | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,306 | 7,255 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,288 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Phi 7210 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9300HF uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Phi 7210) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9300HF). Primary use case: Core i5-9300HF targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9300HF rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop |
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