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Overview

The Xeon Phi 7290 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Knights Landing (2016) architecture. It features 72 cores and 288 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 245 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,839 points. Launch price was $800.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon Phi 7290 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon Phi 7290 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Phi 7290 is a 72-core / 288-thread processor based on the Knights Landing (2016) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.7 GHz from a base frequency of 1.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB (total) of L3 cache, plus 512 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 32 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 17,839, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon Phi 7290
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	72C / 288T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	1.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.5 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Knights Landing (2016)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	512 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	32 kB (per core)
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	8,000 million
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	17,839

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Phi 7290 fits into the LGA3647 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

Specification	Xeon Phi 7290
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA3647
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon Phi 7290 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 245 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon Phi 7290
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	245 Watt

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #891 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon Phi 7290
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#891
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2016
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel