Xeon Phi 7210 vs Xeon E5-1620 v4
Xeon Phi 7210
Xeon E5-1620 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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 Xeon E5-1620 v4 is on rank 959, so the Xeon E5-1620 v4 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 Xeon E5-1620 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Phi 7210 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Knights Landing (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Phi 7210 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 Xeon E5-1620 v4
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.
Xeon E5-1620 v4
The Xeon E5-1620 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,338 points. Launch price was $294.
Processing Power
The Xeon Phi 7210 packs 64 cores / 256 threads, while the Xeon E5-1620 v4 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 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 v4 — a 86.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1620 v4 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon Phi 7210 uses the Knights Landing (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1620 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Phi 7210 scores 7,306 against the Xeon E5-1620 v4's 7,338 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-1620 v4. L3 cache: 0 kB (total) on the Xeon Phi 7210 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 v4.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 256+1500% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+153% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+169% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB (total) | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Knights Landing (2016) | Broadwell-EP (2016) |
| PassMark | 7,306 | 7,338 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Phi 7210 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1620 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Phi 7210 launched at $1881 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1620 v4 debuted at $1166. At current prices ($150 vs $160), the Xeon Phi 7210 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Phi 7210 delivers 48.7 pts/$ vs 45.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1620 v4 — making the Xeon Phi 7210 the 6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Phi 7210 | Xeon E5-1620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1881 | $1166-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-6% | $160 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.7+6% | 45.9 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2016 |
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