Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon D-2775TE

AMD

Ryzen 7 3700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2019

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Intel

Xeon D-2775TE

16 Cores32 Thrd100 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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: +39.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • +28% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 25 MB).
  • Draws 65W instead of 100W, a 35W reduction.
  • 100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 27,299).
  • Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2775TE, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
  • Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon D-2775TE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-2775TE

2022

Why buy it

  • +21.7% higher PassMark.
  • Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Smaller total L3 cache (25 MB vs 32 MB).
  • 53.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon D-2775TE?
Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-2775TE 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, Xeon D-2775TE is the better fit. You are getting 21.7% 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 at an unclear MSRP at $329 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 39.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon D-2775TE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 21.7% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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-2775TE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 7 3700XXeon D-2775TE
1080p
low200 FPS177 FPS
medium163 FPS146 FPS
high137 FPS117 FPS
ultra110 FPS93 FPS
1440p
low156 FPS144 FPS
medium121 FPS115 FPS
high100 FPS90 FPS
ultra80 FPS71 FPS
4K
low84 FPS68 FPS
medium71 FPS58 FPS
high56 FPS45 FPS
ultra44 FPS36 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 7 3700XXeon D-2775TE
1080p
low561 FPS205 FPS
medium525 FPS182 FPS
high428 FPS155 FPS
ultra383 FPS127 FPS
1440p
low545 FPS176 FPS
medium471 FPS161 FPS
high394 FPS140 FPS
ultra337 FPS113 FPS
4K
low350 FPS114 FPS
medium304 FPS106 FPS
high274 FPS94 FPS
ultra242 FPS75 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 7 3700XXeon D-2775TE
1080p
low561 FPS682 FPS
medium561 FPS581 FPS
high561 FPS504 FPS
ultra561 FPS441 FPS
1440p
low561 FPS587 FPS
medium561 FPS478 FPS
high538 FPS415 FPS
ultra470 FPS362 FPS
4K
low499 FPS429 FPS
medium394 FPS333 FPS
high343 FPS285 FPS
ultra275 FPS229 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 7 3700XXeon D-2775TE
1080p
low561 FPS682 FPS
medium561 FPS682 FPS
high561 FPS642 FPS
ultra561 FPS548 FPS
1440p
low561 FPS659 FPS
medium561 FPS573 FPS
high561 FPS492 FPS
ultra555 FPS419 FPS
4K
low561 FPS450 FPS
medium501 FPS403 FPS
high447 FPS358 FPS
ultra396 FPS309 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon D-2775TE

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon D-2775TE

The Xeon D-2775TE 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,299 points. Launch price was $1,751.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2775TE offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-2775TE has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2775TE — 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-2775TE uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon D-2775TE's 27,299 — a 19.6% lead for the Xeon D-2775TE. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2775TE.

FeatureRyzen 7 3700XXeon D-2775TE
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz+42%
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+80%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB+28%
25 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
27,299+22%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2775TE uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 3700XXeon D-2775TE
Socket
AM4
FCBGA2579
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