EPYC 74F3 vs Ryzen 7 3700X
EPYC 74F3
Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 74F3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 74F3 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm+) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 74F3 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+118%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($824) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 74F3 and Ryzen 7 3700X
EPYC 74F3
The EPYC 74F3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 240 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 60,666 points. Launch price was $2,900.
Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The EPYC 74F3 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 74F3 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the EPYC 74F3 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 74F3 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 74F3 scores 60,666 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 92% lead for the EPYC 74F3. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 74F3 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | EPYC 74F3 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+700% | 32 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm+ | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Milan (2021−2023) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 60,666+170% | 22,430 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 74F3 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 74F3 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3700X — the EPYC 74F3 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 74F3 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 74F3) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 74F3) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) — the EPYC 74F3 offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 74F3) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X).
| Feature | EPYC 74F3 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 128 GB+3276700% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+433% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 74F3) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X). Direct competitor: EPYC 74F3 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | EPYC 74F3 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 74F3 launched at $913 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($824 vs $140), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $684 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 74F3 delivers 73.6 pts/$ vs 160.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 74.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 74F3 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $913 | $329-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $824 | $140-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.6 | 160.2+118% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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