Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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: +13.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 122.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 30.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,829 vs 22,430).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.7 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 122.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 30.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,829 vs 22,430).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.7 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 3700X is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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 13.5% 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 33.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3700X is $220 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 122.4% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 30.7 PassMark/$), 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 2017) 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 Threadripper 1900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1080p
low	200 FPS	227 FPS
medium	163 FPS	198 FPS
high	137 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	118 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	183 FPS
medium	121 FPS	152 FPS
high	100 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	71 FPS
medium	71 FPS	63 FPS
high	56 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1080p
low	561 FPS	421 FPS
medium	525 FPS	401 FPS
high	428 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	280 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	392 FPS
medium	471 FPS	353 FPS
high	394 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	253 FPS
medium	304 FPS	228 FPS
high	274 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	165 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1080p
low	561 FPS	421 FPS
medium	561 FPS	421 FPS
high	561 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	421 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	421 FPS
medium	561 FPS	421 FPS
high	538 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	399 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	421 FPS
medium	394 FPS	362 FPS
high	343 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
1080p
low	561 FPS	421 FPS
medium	561 FPS	421 FPS
high	561 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	421 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	421 FPS
medium	561 FPS	421 FPS
high	561 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	421 FPS
medium	501 FPS	421 FPS
high	447 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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 Threadripper 1900X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X's 16,829 — a 28.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. Both processors carry 32 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
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+33%	16,829

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Socket	AM4	SP3r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
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 Threadripper 1900X debuted at $549. On MSRP ($329 vs $549), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $220 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 30.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 75.9% better value option.