Xeon Phi 7210 vs i7-3770K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770K
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.08
Xeon Phi 7210
2016
64 cores / 256 threads, 215 Watt
4.60
+12.7%

Xeon Phi 7210 outperforms Core i7-3770K by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14121302
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.72no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.012.02
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Knights Landing (2016)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)20 June 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads8256
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz1.5 GHz
Bus typeDMIno data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)32 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million8,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA11553647
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt215 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3770K 4.08
Xeon Phi 7210 4.60
+12.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3770K 6473
Xeon Phi 7210 7306
+12.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.08 4.60
Recency 29 April 2012 20 June 2016
Physical cores 4 64
Threads 8 256
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 215 Watt

i7-3770K has 179.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon Phi 7210, on the other hand, has a 12.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Phi 7210 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3770K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770K is a desktop processor while Xeon Phi 7210 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770K and Xeon Phi 7210, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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