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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: +221.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+1500% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Delivers 52.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 44.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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119.3% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $179 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,724 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +221.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+1500% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Delivers 52.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 44.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $179 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

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119.3% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,724 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen Embedded V1605B?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 221.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 233.6% 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 7 3700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 221.7% 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 7 3700X is the better fit. You are getting 233.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 1500% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 2 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 119.3% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 221.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 52.1% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 44.8 PassMark/$), 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 3700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018), 1500% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 2 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/8. 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 Embedded V1605B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
1080p
low	200 FPS	168 FPS
medium	163 FPS	149 FPS
high	137 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	142 FPS
medium	121 FPS	121 FPS
high	100 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	67 FPS
medium	71 FPS	61 FPS
high	56 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
1080p
low	561 FPS	104 FPS
medium	525 FPS	91 FPS
high	428 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	68 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	88 FPS
medium	471 FPS	77 FPS
high	394 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	66 FPS
medium	304 FPS	59 FPS
high	274 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	34 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
1080p
low	561 FPS	168 FPS
medium	561 FPS	168 FPS
high	561 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	168 FPS
medium	561 FPS	168 FPS
high	538 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	168 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	168 FPS
medium	394 FPS	168 FPS
high	343 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
1080p
low	561 FPS	168 FPS
medium	561 FPS	168 FPS
high	561 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	168 FPS
medium	561 FPS	168 FPS
high	561 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	168 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	168 FPS
medium	501 FPS	168 FPS
high	447 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	168 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B

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 Embedded V1605B

The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,724 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B — a 20% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen Embedded V1605B's 6,724 — a 107.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+22%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+80%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	22,430+234%	6,724

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Socket	AM4	FP5
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 Embedded V1605B debuted at $150. On MSRP ($329 vs $150), the Ryzen Embedded V1605B is $179 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 44.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 41.3% better value option.