M3 Pro 11-Core vs Ryzen 7 3700X

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.

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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 11-Core

#4

M3 Pro 11-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

79%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

74%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

73%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

69%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

113%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

111%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

111%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

109%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

109%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

109%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

108%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

105%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

102%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

101%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

101%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

101%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

100%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

100%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

100%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

99%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

99%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

98%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

98%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

97%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

97%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

97%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

97%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

97%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

97%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

96%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

96%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

95%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 3700X leads in gaming performance. However, the M3 Pro 11-Core is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 10.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen 7 3700X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)

Performance Check

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.

M3 Pro 11-Core Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 11-Core and Ryzen 7 3700X

M3 Pro 11-Core

The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 11-Core packs 11 cores / 11 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M3 Pro 11-Core has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 2.748 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X is built on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 11-Core scores 24,861 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 10.3% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.

Feature	M3 Pro 11-Core	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cores / Threads	11 / 11+38%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz	4.4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.748 GHz	3.6 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	—	32 MB
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	—	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	24,861+11%	22,430

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 11-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.