Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen 7 3800XT

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

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 58.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 23,441).

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

✅+4.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 58.7 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 58.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+4.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 23,441).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 58.7 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

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

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 3700X is ahead with a 7.0% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3800XT pulls ahead with 4.5% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3800XT is the better fit. You are getting 4.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3700X is $70 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.0% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 3800XT is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 4.5% better PassMark. It is also 16.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 58.7 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 3800XT 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.

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3800XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	200 FPS	172 FPS
medium	163 FPS	145 FPS
high	137 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	147 FPS
medium	121 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	82 FPS
medium	71 FPS	72 FPS
high	56 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	561 FPS	586 FPS
medium	525 FPS	502 FPS
high	428 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	341 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	507 FPS
medium	471 FPS	439 FPS
high	394 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	296 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	315 FPS
medium	304 FPS	275 FPS
high	274 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	207 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	561 FPS	586 FPS
medium	561 FPS	586 FPS
high	561 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	586 FPS
medium	561 FPS	562 FPS
high	538 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	405 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	504 FPS
medium	394 FPS	414 FPS
high	343 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	301 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	561 FPS	586 FPS
medium	561 FPS	586 FPS
high	561 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	586 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	586 FPS
medium	561 FPS	586 FPS
high	561 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	570 FPS
medium	501 FPS	510 FPS
high	447 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	398 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 3800XT

The Ryzen 7 3800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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. Passmark benchmark score: 23,441 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 3800XT share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800XT — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3800XT (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Both are built on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture using a 7 nm, 12 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 7 3800XT's 23,441 — a 4.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 3800XT. Both processors carry 32 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800XT
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.7 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
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 (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	22,430	23,441+5%

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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.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800XT
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 3800XT). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800XT targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 3800XT
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 3800XT 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 58.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3800XT — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 14.9% better value option.