Xeon Phi 7210 vs Processor 300
Xeon Phi 7210
Processor 300
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. The Xeon Phi 7210 is positioned at rank #999 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Phi 7210
Performance Per Dollar Processor 300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Phi 7210 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Knights Landing (2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Phi 7210 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+86%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 Processor 300
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.
Processor 300
The Processor 300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,264 points. Launch price was $82.
Processing Power
The Xeon Phi 7210 packs 64 cores / 256 threads, while the Processor 300 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon Phi 7210 has 62 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Xeon Phi 7210 versus 3.9 GHz on the Processor 300 — a 88.9% clock advantage for the Processor 300 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon Phi 7210 uses the Knights Landing (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Processor 300 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Phi 7210 scores 7,306 against the Processor 300's 7,264 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Phi 7210. L3 cache: 0 kB (total) on the Xeon Phi 7210 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 256+3100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+160% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+200% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Knights Landing (2016) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 7,306 | 7,264 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Phi 7210 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor 300 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Phi 7210 launched at $1881 MSRP, while the Processor 300 debuted at $82. At current prices ($150 vs $80), the Processor 300 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Phi 7210 delivers 48.7 pts/$ vs 90.8 pts/$ for the Processor 300 — making the Processor 300 the 60.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1881 | $82-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $80-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.7 | 90.8+86% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2024 |
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