Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon E-2456

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: +14.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon E-2456 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon E-2456 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Xeon E-2456

2023

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,705 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon E-2456

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon E-2456 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon E-2456 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,705 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon E-2456?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2456 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 14.8% 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 8.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 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 $329 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 14.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 E-2456 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 E-2456 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2456
1080p
low	200 FPS	267 FPS
medium	163 FPS	253 FPS
high	137 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	235 FPS
medium	121 FPS	199 FPS
high	100 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	164 FPS
medium	71 FPS	139 FPS
high	56 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	95 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2456
1080p
low	561 FPS	518 FPS
medium	525 FPS	483 FPS
high	428 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	493 FPS
medium	471 FPS	428 FPS
high	394 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	313 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	312 FPS
medium	304 FPS	279 FPS
high	274 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	222 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2456
1080p
low	561 FPS	518 FPS
medium	561 FPS	518 FPS
high	561 FPS	518 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	518 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	518 FPS
medium	561 FPS	518 FPS
high	538 FPS	518 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	502 FPS
medium	394 FPS	448 FPS
high	343 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	327 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2456
1080p
low	561 FPS	518 FPS
medium	561 FPS	518 FPS
high	561 FPS	518 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	518 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	518 FPS
medium	561 FPS	518 FPS
high	561 FPS	518 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	518 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	518 FPS
medium	501 FPS	492 FPS
high	447 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	364 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon E-2456

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 E-2456

The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2456 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon E-2456 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon E-2456's 20,705 — a 8% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2456
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+78%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	22,430+8%	20,705

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2456 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.