Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon E-2468

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: +17.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 26,652).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon E-2468 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon E-2468 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Xeon E-2468

2023

Why buy it

✅+18.8% higher PassMark.
✅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.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon E-2468

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+18.8% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 26,652).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon E-2468 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon E-2468 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E-2468 better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2468 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 E-2468 is the better fit. You are getting 18.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon E-2468 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 3700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E-2468 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you 18.8% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 3700X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 17.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 3700X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon E-2468 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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-2468 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	200 FPS	254 FPS
medium	163 FPS	245 FPS
high	137 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	220 FPS
medium	121 FPS	189 FPS
high	100 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	152 FPS
medium	71 FPS	130 FPS
high	56 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	561 FPS	616 FPS
medium	525 FPS	522 FPS
high	428 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	533 FPS
medium	471 FPS	467 FPS
high	394 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	313 FPS
medium	304 FPS	280 FPS
high	274 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	232 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	561 FPS	646 FPS
medium	561 FPS	529 FPS
high	561 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	588 FPS
medium	561 FPS	489 FPS
high	538 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	424 FPS
medium	394 FPS	369 FPS
high	343 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	561 FPS	666 FPS
medium	561 FPS	666 FPS
high	561 FPS	666 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	652 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	666 FPS
medium	561 FPS	666 FPS
high	561 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	536 FPS
medium	501 FPS	490 FPS
high	447 FPS	438 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 Xeon E-2468

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-2468

The Xeon E-2468 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 26,652 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon E-2468 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2468 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2468 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon E-2468 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon E-2468's 26,652 — a 17.2% lead for the Xeon E-2468. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2468.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E-2468
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.2 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+38%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+33%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	22,430	26,652+19%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2468 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.