PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7F32

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.1 vs 57.7 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌71.4% higher power demand at 180W vs 105W.

Ryzen 7 3800X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
✅Delivers 420.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 57.7 vs 11.1 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 180W, a 75W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,008 vs 23,253).

EPYC 7F32

2020

Ryzen 7 3800X

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
✅Delivers 420.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 57.7 vs 11.1 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 180W, a 75W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.1 vs 57.7 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌71.4% higher power demand at 180W vs 105W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,008 vs 23,253).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3800X better than EPYC 7F32?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7F32 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 3800X is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7F32 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 3800X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3800X is $1,701 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,100 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7F32 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. It is also 420.8% better value on MSRP (57.7 vs 11.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 7F32 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7F32 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7F32	Ryzen 7 3800X
1080p
low	193 FPS	201 FPS
medium	158 FPS	164 FPS
high	136 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	167 FPS	156 FPS
medium	135 FPS	122 FPS
high	111 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	84 FPS
medium	58 FPS	71 FPS
high	47 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7F32	Ryzen 7 3800X
1080p
low	433 FPS	575 FPS
medium	379 FPS	558 FPS
high	309 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	401 FPS
1440p
low	367 FPS	570 FPS
medium	332 FPS	493 FPS
high	277 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	348 FPS
4K
low	236 FPS	352 FPS
medium	215 FPS	306 FPS
high	191 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	244 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7F32	Ryzen 7 3800X
1080p
low	581 FPS	575 FPS
medium	580 FPS	575 FPS
high	541 FPS	575 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	575 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	575 FPS
medium	437 FPS	575 FPS
high	401 FPS	542 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	472 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	509 FPS
medium	300 FPS	403 FPS
high	268 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	287 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7F32	Ryzen 7 3800X
1080p
low	581 FPS	575 FPS
medium	581 FPS	575 FPS
high	581 FPS	575 FPS
ultra	581 FPS	575 FPS
1440p
low	581 FPS	575 FPS
medium	581 FPS	575 FPS
high	564 FPS	575 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	575 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	575 FPS
medium	468 FPS	536 FPS
high	415 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 7 3800X

EPYC 7F32

The EPYC 7F32 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,253 points. Launch price was $2,100.

Ryzen 7 3800X

The Ryzen 7 3800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,008 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 7F32 and Ryzen 7 3800X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F32 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800X — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3800X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The EPYC 7F32 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3800X uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7F32 scores 23,253 against the Ryzen 7 3800X's 23,008 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7F32. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F32 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800X.

Feature	EPYC 7F32	Ryzen 7 3800X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.5 GHz+15%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	32 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	23,253+1%	23,008

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7F32 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	EPYC 7F32	Ryzen 7 3800X
Socket	SP3	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7F32) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800X targets Desktop.

Feature	EPYC 7F32	Ryzen 7 3800X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7F32 launched at $2100 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3800X debuted at $399. On MSRP ($2100 vs $399), the Ryzen 7 3800X is $1701 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7F32 delivers 11.1 pts/$ vs 57.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3800X — making the Ryzen 7 3800X the 135.6% better value option.