Xeon Phi 7210 vs Opteron 6281
Xeon Phi 7210
Opteron 6281
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 Opteron 6281 is on rank 44, so the Opteron 6281 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Phi 7210
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6281
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Phi 7210 | Opteron 6281 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($419) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Knights Landing (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Phi 7210 | Opteron 6281 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+180%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($419) |
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 Opteron 6281
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.
Opteron 6281
The Opteron 6281 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,279 points. Launch price was $988.
Processing Power
The Xeon Phi 7210 packs 64 cores / 256 threads, while the Opteron 6281 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Phi 7210 has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Xeon Phi 7210 versus 3.2 GHz on the Opteron 6281 — a 72.3% clock advantage for the Opteron 6281 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Phi 7210 uses the Knights Landing (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 6281 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Phi 7210 scores 7,306 against the Opteron 6281's 7,279 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Phi 7210. L3 cache: 0 kB (total) on the Xeon Phi 7210 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6281.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Opteron 6281 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 256+300% | 16 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+113% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz+92% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Knights Landing (2016) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 7,306 | 7,279 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Phi 7210 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6281 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Opteron 6281 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Phi 7210 launched at $1881 MSRP, while the Opteron 6281 debuted at $988. At current prices ($150 vs $419), the Xeon Phi 7210 is $269 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Phi 7210 delivers 48.7 pts/$ vs 17.4 pts/$ for the Opteron 6281 — making the Xeon Phi 7210 the 94.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Opteron 6281 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1881 | $988-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-64% | $419 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.7+180% | 17.4 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2012 |
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