Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen 7 4700G

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: +16.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

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10% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 4700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 4700G

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Ryzen 7 3700X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,180 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 7 4700G

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Ryzen 7 3700X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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10% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 4700G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,180 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen 7 4700G?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 11.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better fit. You are getting 11.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3700X is 10.0% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 16.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 1.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 67.5 PassMark/$), 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 4700G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 4700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low	200 FPS	215 FPS
medium	163 FPS	173 FPS
high	137 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	185 FPS
medium	121 FPS	147 FPS
high	100 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	89 FPS
medium	71 FPS	77 FPS
high	56 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low	561 FPS	381 FPS
medium	525 FPS	317 FPS
high	428 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	243 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	330 FPS
medium	471 FPS	285 FPS
high	394 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	265 FPS
medium	304 FPS	238 FPS
high	274 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	186 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low	561 FPS	504 FPS
medium	561 FPS	504 FPS
high	561 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	504 FPS
medium	561 FPS	504 FPS
high	538 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	408 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	439 FPS
medium	394 FPS	374 FPS
high	343 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	266 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low	561 FPS	504 FPS
medium	561 FPS	504 FPS
high	561 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	504 FPS
medium	561 FPS	504 FPS
high	561 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	504 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	504 FPS
medium	501 FPS	493 FPS
high	447 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	368 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 4700G

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 4700G

The Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,180 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 4700G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700G — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4700G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 7 4700G's 20,180 — a 10.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700G.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 4700G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	22,430+11%	20,180

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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 4700G
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	No
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 4700G). The Ryzen 7 4700G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Ryzen 7 3700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 4700G targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 4700G
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics (8CU)
Unlocked	—	No
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 4700G debuted at $299. On MSRP ($329 vs $299), the Ryzen 7 4700G is $30 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 67.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 4700G — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 1% better value option.