Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

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: +11.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 60.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,064 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 60.4 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($349 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 60.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,064 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 60.4 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($349 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 6.5% 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 11.9% 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 6.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 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 $20 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 13.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 60.4 PassMark/$), 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 5750GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 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 5750GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
1080p
low	200 FPS	176 FPS
medium	163 FPS	151 FPS
high	137 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	151 FPS
medium	121 FPS	126 FPS
high	100 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	83 FPS
medium	71 FPS	75 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 PRO 5750GE
1080p
low	561 FPS	434 FPS
medium	525 FPS	367 FPS
high	428 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	375 FPS
medium	471 FPS	330 FPS
high	394 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	251 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	258 FPS
medium	304 FPS	234 FPS
high	274 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	193 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
1080p
low	561 FPS	527 FPS
medium	561 FPS	527 FPS
high	561 FPS	518 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	429 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	515 FPS
medium	561 FPS	440 FPS
high	538 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	327 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	377 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 PRO 5750GE
1080p
low	561 FPS	527 FPS
medium	561 FPS	527 FPS
high	561 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	527 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	527 FPS
medium	561 FPS	527 FPS
high	561 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	517 FPS
medium	501 FPS	463 FPS
high	447 FPS	412 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	354 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

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 5750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,064 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 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 PRO 5750GE — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE's 21,064 — a 6.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	22,430+6%	21,064

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
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	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE debuted at $349. On MSRP ($329 vs $349), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $20 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 60.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 12.2% better value option.