AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS vs Intel Xeon Phi 7210 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 takes only 2. The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS delivers substantially higher scores in nearly every workload category, with the Xeon Phi 7210 managing wins only in data compression and extended instructions. Users seeking general-purpose compute performance should select the AMD part, as it dominates in single-threaded, multi-threaded, and most specialized workloads. The Xeon Phi 7210 remains relevant only for specific data compression tasks and certain extended instruction workloads, where it holds a 22% and 1.5% advantage respectively. The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS also carries the advantages of a modern mobile design, including integrated graphics and a far more efficient power envelope, while the Xeon Phi 7210 targets server and workstation deployments with its 64-core, 256-thread configuration.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 29245, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549. The delta is roughly 2.4% in favor of Intel. However, the percentile rankings are nearly identical, with the Xeon Phi at 81 and the Ryzen at 80.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS scores 18980 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 6210. This gives AMD a 67.3% advantage in this test. The same 67.3% delta appears across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded PassMark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS wins decisively with a PassMark single-thread score of 3301, compared to Intel's 460. This represents an 86.1% advantage for AMD in single-threaded performance.

Q: What is the difference in data compression performance?

A: The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 wins the PassMark data compression test with a score of 332960, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS scores 272838. Intel holds a 22% lead in this specific workload.

Q: Does the AMD processor have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS includes integrated graphics in the form of a Radeon 680M. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

Q: What are the power consumption figures for each?

A: The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 has a TDP of 215 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS has a TDP of 35 watts. This is a substantial difference, with Intel drawing significantly more power.

Architecture Differences

The two processors could hardly be more different in architectural design. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 is built on the Knights Landing architecture, a many-core design intended for high-throughput server and workstation workloads. It uses a 14 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a transistor count of 8,000 million. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, in contrast, uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt, built on a 6 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 208 mm².

Core counts differ dramatically. The Xeon Phi 7210 features 64 cores with 256 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 8x core disparity explains why the Xeon Phi can still compete in certain parallel workloads despite its much lower clock speeds. The Xeon Phi's base clock is 1300 MHz with a boost clock of 1500 MHz, whereas the Ryzen operates at 3200 MHz base and 4700 MHz boost. The Ryzen's clocks are more than double the Xeon Phi's, which is the primary driver of its single-thread dominance.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Xeon Phi provides 32 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with no L3 cache listed. The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The presence of a substantial L3 cache on the AMD part likely contributes to its superior performance in latency-sensitive workloads.

Memory support diverges as well. The Xeon Phi supports DDR4 memory with ECC enabled, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen's memory bandwidth figure is explicitly recorded, while the Xeon Phi's is not. ECC memory is available on the Intel part but not on the AMD processor.

The market positioning is clear: the Xeon Phi 7210 is a server or workstation product released in June 2016, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS is a mobile processor released in April 2022. The AMD part features PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the CPU, a detail not listed for the Intel part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications reveal several key differences between the two processors. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 has 64 cores and 256 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Xeon Phi's base clock is 1300.00 MHz and its boost clock is 1500.00 MHz, while the Ryzen operates at 3200.00 MHz base and 4700.00 MHz boost. The TDP figures are 215 watts for Intel and 35 watts for AMD.

The sockets differ: the Xeon Phi uses Intel Socket 3647, while the Ryzen uses AMD Socket FP7. The manufacturing process differs, with the Xeon Phi on 14 nm from Intel and the Ryzen on 6 nm from TSMC. The Xeon Phi has 8,000 million transistors, while the Ryzen's transistor count is not listed. The Ryzen has a die size of 208 mm², which is not recorded for the Xeon Phi.

Cache configurations differ: the Xeon Phi has 32 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core with no L3, while the Ryzen has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 for Intel and DDR5 for AMD. The Ryzen has a dual-channel memory bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Xeon Phi's bus width and bandwidth are not listed. ECC memory is supported on the Xeon Phi but not on the Ryzen.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS includes integrated Radeon 680M graphics, while the Xeon Phi has no integrated graphics. The Ryzen supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, a specification not provided for the Xeon Phi. The market segments are Server/Workstation for Intel and Mobile for AMD. The Ryzen has an active production status, while the Xeon Phi's production status is not recorded. Release dates are June 2016 for the Xeon Phi and April 2022 for the Ryzen. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clear pattern: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS wins nearly every test, often by substantial margins. The largest win for AMD comes in PassMark single-thread performance, where it scores 3301 against Intel's 460, a delta of 86.1%. The Cinebench suite shows consistent 67.3% to 67.4% advantages for AMD across R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multi-core tests.

PassMark find prime numbers shows AMD leading 58 to 10, an 82.8% advantage. PassMark physics shows AMD at 1065 versus Intel's 198, a 81.4% delta. PassMark data encryption gives AMD a 80.1% lead with scores of 17350 against 3455. PassMark random string sorting shows AMD winning 28693 to 8956, a 68.8% difference. PassMark floating point math has AMD ahead at 46706 versus 29356, a 37.1% delta. PassMark multithread shows AMD at 22330 versus Intel's 7306, a 67.3% gap. PassMark integer math is the closest AMD win, with 85459 against 84874, a narrow 0.7% margin.

The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 wins two tests. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 332960 versus AMD's 272838, a 22% lead. PassMark extended instructions gives Intel a slim 1.5% win with 18359 against 18091. These two victories highlight the Xeon Phi's specialized strengths, particularly in data compression workloads where its many-core design and specific instruction capabilities provide an advantage.

The overall benchmark averages place the Xeon Phi slightly ahead at 29245 versus 28549, despite losing 15 of 17 direct comparisons. This reflects the Xeon Phi's strong performance in data compression, where its score of 332960 is far higher than any other recorded result, pulling its average upward. The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, with a more balanced profile across many tests, achieves a lower average but wins the vast majority of individual workloads.

The percentile rankings are nearly identical, with the Xeon Phi at 81 and the Ryzen at 80. This places both processors in the top tier of all CPUs in the database. The nearest rival to the Xeon Phi is the Intel Core i5-13500HX with an average score of 29270, a 0.1% difference. The Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28530, a 0.1% difference. These tight margins indicate that both processors sit within a competitive performance band, despite their vastly different architectures and application targets.