Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon E5-4620 v2

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: +60.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Delivers 97.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 34.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $273 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$273 MSRP

Xeon E5-4620 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $56 less on MSRP ($273 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,424 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 34.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($273 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon E5-4620 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +60.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Delivers 97.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 34.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $273 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $56 less on MSRP ($273 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$273 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,424 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 34.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($273 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon E5-4620 v2?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4620 v2 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 60.5% 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 138% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 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 20.5% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $273 MSRP, and it gives you a 60.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 97.5% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 34.5 PassMark/$), 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 2014), 60% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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.

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4620 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	200 FPS	169 FPS
medium	163 FPS	134 FPS
high	137 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	138 FPS
medium	121 FPS	108 FPS
high	100 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	65 FPS
medium	71 FPS	55 FPS
high	56 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	561 FPS	236 FPS
medium	525 FPS	236 FPS
high	428 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	236 FPS
medium	471 FPS	236 FPS
high	394 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	185 FPS
medium	304 FPS	166 FPS
high	274 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	112 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	561 FPS	236 FPS
medium	561 FPS	236 FPS
high	561 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	236 FPS
medium	561 FPS	236 FPS
high	538 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	236 FPS
medium	394 FPS	236 FPS
high	343 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	236 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	561 FPS	236 FPS
medium	561 FPS	236 FPS
high	561 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	236 FPS
medium	561 FPS	236 FPS
high	561 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	236 FPS
medium	501 FPS	236 FPS
high	447 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	236 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon E5-4620 v2

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 E5-4620 v2

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 9,424 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon E5-4620 v2 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 v2 — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X is built on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon E5-4620 v2's 9,424 — a 81.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4620 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+47%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+38%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+60%	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	—
PassMark	22,430+138%	9,424

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Socket	AM4	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 debuted at $273. On MSRP ($329 vs $273), the Xeon E5-4620 v2 is $56 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 34.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4620 v2 — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 65.5% better value option.