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

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 62.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 31,251).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 PRO 3900.

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Prism), unlike Ryzen 7 3700X.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 62.6 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 62.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Prism), unlike Ryzen 7 3700X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 31,251).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 9 PRO 3900.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 62.6 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

Yes. Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 39.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is the better fit. You are getting 39.3% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

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

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 3700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is 51.7% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 3700X is also 8.9% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 62.6 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 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 9 PRO 3900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
1080p
low	200 FPS	188 FPS
medium	163 FPS	150 FPS
high	137 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	156 FPS
medium	121 FPS	121 FPS
high	100 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	83 FPS
medium	71 FPS	69 FPS
high	56 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
1080p
low	561 FPS	589 FPS
medium	525 FPS	510 FPS
high	428 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	368 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	506 FPS
medium	471 FPS	446 FPS
high	394 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	317 FPS
medium	304 FPS	283 FPS
high	274 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	229 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
1080p
low	561 FPS	781 FPS
medium	561 FPS	690 FPS
high	561 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	664 FPS
medium	561 FPS	540 FPS
high	538 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	419 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	471 FPS
medium	394 FPS	370 FPS
high	343 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	264 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
1080p
low	561 FPS	781 FPS
medium	561 FPS	781 FPS
high	561 FPS	781 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	706 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	781 FPS
medium	561 FPS	710 FPS
high	561 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	538 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	574 FPS
medium	501 FPS	516 FPS
high	447 FPS	452 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 9 PRO 3900

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 9 PRO 3900

The Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 31,251 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 — 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 9 PRO 3900 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900's 31,251 — a 32.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	22,430	31,251+39%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	17,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,688
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,000

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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 X570,B550,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 3900).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
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 9 PRO 3900). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 targets Professional Content Creation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 rivals Core i9-10900.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Professional Content Creation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 debuted at $499. On MSRP ($329 vs $499), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $170 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 62.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 8.5% better value option.