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: +12.8% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 24,317).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 135.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 5700.

Ryzen 7 5700

2022

Why buy it

✅+8.4% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 99.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 135.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 3700X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 7 5700

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.8% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅+8.4% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 99.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 135.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 3700X.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 24,317).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 135.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 5700.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700 better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 3700X is ahead with a 12.8% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700 pulls ahead with 8.4% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 3700X also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700 is the better fit. You are getting 8.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 5700 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 5700 is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $179 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you 8.4% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 3700X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 12.8% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 99.3% better value on MSRP (135.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$), 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 5700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 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 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 5700
1080p
low	200 FPS	179 FPS
medium	163 FPS	152 FPS
high	137 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	153 FPS
medium	121 FPS	126 FPS
high	100 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	84 FPS
medium	71 FPS	75 FPS
high	56 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 5700
1080p
low	561 FPS	417 FPS
medium	525 FPS	352 FPS
high	428 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	360 FPS
medium	471 FPS	316 FPS
high	394 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	237 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	248 FPS
medium	304 FPS	224 FPS
high	274 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	182 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 5700
1080p
low	561 FPS	608 FPS
medium	561 FPS	574 FPS
high	561 FPS	519 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	431 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	509 FPS
medium	561 FPS	436 FPS
high	538 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	326 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	376 FPS
medium	394 FPS	318 FPS
high	343 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	220 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 5700
1080p
low	561 FPS	608 FPS
medium	561 FPS	608 FPS
high	561 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	608 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	608 FPS
medium	561 FPS	608 FPS
high	561 FPS	572 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	520 FPS
medium	501 FPS	465 FPS
high	447 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 5700

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 5700

The Ryzen 7 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,317 points. Launch price was $179.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 5700 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700 — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700 uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 7 5700's 24,317 — a 8.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 5700.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 5700
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	22,430	24,317+8%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,600

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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 A520,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 5700
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
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 5700). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700 rivals Core i5-13400F.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 5700
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700 debuted at $179. On MSRP ($329 vs $179), the Ryzen 7 5700 is $150 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 135.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700 — making the Ryzen 7 5700 the 66.3% better value option.