Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen 7 3800X

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.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 57.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 23,008).

Ryzen 7 3800X

2019

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.7 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 7 3800X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 57.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 23,008).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.7 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3800X better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3800X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3800X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3800X is the better fit. You are getting 2.6% 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 still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 3700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 3800X is 21.3% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 3700X is also 18.2% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 57.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 3800X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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.

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800X
1080p
low	200 FPS	201 FPS
medium	163 FPS	164 FPS
high	137 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	156 FPS
medium	121 FPS	122 FPS
high	100 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	84 FPS
medium	71 FPS	71 FPS
high	56 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800X
1080p
low	561 FPS	575 FPS
medium	525 FPS	558 FPS
high	428 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	401 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	570 FPS
medium	471 FPS	493 FPS
high	394 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	348 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	352 FPS
medium	304 FPS	306 FPS
high	274 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	244 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800X
1080p
low	561 FPS	575 FPS
medium	561 FPS	575 FPS
high	561 FPS	575 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	575 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	575 FPS
medium	561 FPS	575 FPS
high	538 FPS	542 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	472 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	509 FPS
medium	394 FPS	403 FPS
high	343 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	287 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800X
1080p
low	561 FPS	575 FPS
medium	561 FPS	575 FPS
high	561 FPS	575 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	575 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	575 FPS
medium	561 FPS	575 FPS
high	561 FPS	575 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	575 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	575 FPS
medium	501 FPS	536 FPS
high	447 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 3800X

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.

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 Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 3800X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800X — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3800X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3800X uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 7 3800X's 23,008 — a 2.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3800X. Both processors carry 32 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.9 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	22,430	23,008+3%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series (Ryzen 7 3800X).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800X
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800X targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3800X debuted at $399. On MSRP ($329 vs $399), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $70 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 57.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3800X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 16.7% better value option.