Ryzen 9 7950X vs Xeon Phi 7290

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Phi 7290
2016
72 cores / 288 threads, 245 Watt
11.80
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.01
+231%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Xeon Phi 7290 by a whopping 231% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking70477
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.6121.98
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelTSMC
Architecture codenameKnights Landing (2016)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon Phi 7290 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 cores72 (Doheptaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads28832
Base clock speed1.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno dataCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors8,000 million13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Phi 7290 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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
Socket3647AM5
Power consumption (TDP)245 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Phi 7290 and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Phi 7290 and Ryzen 9 7950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Phi 7290 and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Phi 7290 and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Phi 7290 and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

Xeon Phi 7290 11.80
Ryzen 9 7950X 39.01
+231%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Xeon Phi 7290 18926
Ryzen 9 7950X 62586
+231%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.80 39.01
Recency 20 June 2016 27 September 2022
Physical cores 72 16
Threads 288 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 245 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon Phi 7290 has 350% more physical cores and 800% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 230.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 44.1% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Phi 7290 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7950X is a desktop one.

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