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: +3.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 147.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 27.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 27,487).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

2017

Why buy it

✅+22.5% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 147.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 27.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 180W, a 115W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+22.5% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 27,487).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌176.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is the better fit. You are getting 22.5% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 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 $670 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 22.5% better PassMark. It is also 147.8% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 27.5 PassMark/$), 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). 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 Threadripper 1950X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
1080p
low	200 FPS	198 FPS
medium	163 FPS	172 FPS
high	137 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	155 FPS
medium	121 FPS	129 FPS
high	100 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	69 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 Threadripper 1950X
1080p
low	561 FPS	407 FPS
medium	525 FPS	365 FPS
high	428 FPS	311 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	348 FPS
medium	471 FPS	318 FPS
high	394 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	224 FPS
medium	304 FPS	204 FPS
high	274 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	150 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
1080p
low	561 FPS	687 FPS
medium	561 FPS	687 FPS
high	561 FPS	687 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	687 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	687 FPS
medium	561 FPS	687 FPS
high	538 FPS	656 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	584 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	519 FPS
medium	394 FPS	428 FPS
high	343 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	321 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
1080p
low	561 FPS	687 FPS
medium	561 FPS	687 FPS
high	561 FPS	687 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	640 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	687 FPS
medium	561 FPS	687 FPS
high	561 FPS	611 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	578 FPS
medium	501 FPS	517 FPS
high	447 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	382 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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 1950X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 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): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,487 points. Launch price was $999.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X's 27,487 — a 20.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. Both processors carry 32 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
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	27,487+23%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,040
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,000

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X) — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X) and X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Socket	AM4	SP3r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	256 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	64+167%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X) / AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950X targets Workstation.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X debuted at $999. On MSRP ($329 vs $999), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $670 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 85% better value option.