Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

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: +21.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 14.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 59.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌
6.5% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$309 MSRP
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($309 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,409 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 59.6 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 14.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 59.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $309 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($309 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌
6.5% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$309 MSRP
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,409 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 59.6 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($309 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 21.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 21.8% 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 21.9% more average FPS across 3 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 21.8% 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 6.5% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $309 MSRP, and it gives you a 21.9% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 14.4% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 59.6 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 4750GE 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 PRO 4750GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low	200 FPS	174 FPS
medium	163 FPS	141 FPS
high	137 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	149 FPS
medium	121 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	79 FPS
medium	71 FPS	69 FPS
high	56 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	42 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 3700X Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low	561 FPS	336 FPS
medium	525 FPS	288 FPS
high	428 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	291 FPS
medium	471 FPS	258 FPS
high	394 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	236 FPS
medium	304 FPS	217 FPS
high	274 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	173 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 3700X Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low	561 FPS	460 FPS
medium	561 FPS	460 FPS
high	561 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	460 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	460 FPS
medium	561 FPS	460 FPS
high	538 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	433 FPS
medium	394 FPS	366 FPS
high	343 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	262 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 3700X Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
1080p
low	561 FPS	460 FPS
medium	561 FPS	460 FPS
high	561 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	460 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	460 FPS
medium	561 FPS	460 FPS
high	561 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	460 FPS
medium	501 FPS	444 FPS
high	447 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	329 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 3700X Open Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

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 PRO 4750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $299.

⚡

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE's 18,409 — a 19.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 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+22%	18,409

🧠

Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE debuted at $309. On MSRP ($329 vs $309), the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is $20 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 59.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 13.5% better value option.