Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon D-1746TER

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: +49.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 67W, a 2W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1746TER, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon D-1746TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-1746TER

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,660 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon D-1746TER

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +49.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 67W, a 2W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1746TER, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon D-1746TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,660 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon D-1746TER?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1746TER 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 49.1% 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 43.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 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 at an unclear MSRP at $329 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 49.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon D-1746TER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 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

Xeon D-1746TER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	200 FPS	173 FPS
medium	163 FPS	141 FPS
high	137 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	143 FPS
medium	121 FPS	114 FPS
high	100 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	67 FPS
medium	71 FPS	57 FPS
high	56 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	561 FPS	154 FPS
medium	525 FPS	135 FPS
high	428 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	135 FPS
medium	471 FPS	122 FPS
high	394 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	98 FPS
medium	304 FPS	91 FPS
high	274 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	561 FPS	392 FPS
medium	561 FPS	392 FPS
high	561 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	392 FPS
medium	561 FPS	392 FPS
high	538 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	392 FPS
medium	394 FPS	327 FPS
high	343 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	223 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	561 FPS	392 FPS
medium	561 FPS	392 FPS
high	561 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	392 FPS
medium	561 FPS	392 FPS
high	561 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	392 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	392 FPS
medium	501 FPS	392 FPS
high	447 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	309 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon D-1746TER

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.

Xeon D-1746TER

The Xeon D-1746TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,660 points. Launch price was $1,069.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1746TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1746TER has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1746TER — a 34.7% 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 Xeon D-1746TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon D-1746TER's 15,660 — a 35.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1746TER.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon D-1746TER
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+42%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+80%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+113%	15 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	22,430+43%	15,660

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.