Intel Xeon Phi 7285 vs Intel Core i3-7360X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Phi 7285 and Intel Core i3-7360X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization.

Intel Xeon Phi 7285

Intel Core i3-7360X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Phi 7285

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
66 more cores, run more applications at once: 68 vs 2
17x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
68x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later

Launch date	December 2017 vs October 2017
Number of cores	68 vs 2
L1 cache	32 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7360X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 207% higher clock speed: 4.3 GHz vs 1.40 GHz
2.2x lower typical power consumption: 112 Watt vs 250 Watt

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.3 GHz vs 1.40 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	112 Watt vs 250 Watt

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Phi 7285	Intel Core i3-7360X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Knights Mill	Kaby Lake
Launch date	December 2017	October 2017
Place in performance rating	not rated	not rated
Processor Number	7285
Series	Intel® Xeon Phi™ 72x5 Processor Family
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Server	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1.30 GHz
L1 cache	32 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)	256 KB (per core)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	72°C
Maximum frequency	1.40 GHz	4.3 GHz
Number of cores	68	2
Transistor count	8000 million
VID voltage range	0.550-1.200V
L3 cache		4096 KB (shared)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		65 °C
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	6
Maximum memory bandwidth	115.2 GB/s
Maximum memory size	384 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2400	DDR4
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	SVLCLGA3647	2066
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	250 Watt	112 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	36
PCI Express revision	3.0
PCIe configurations	x16 port (Port 2 and 3) may negotiate down to x8, x4, x2, or x1. x4 port (Port 1) may negotiate down to x2, or x1
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® AVX-512
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)