Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon W-11855M

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: +25.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Costs $121 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 38.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Xeon W-11855M

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,462 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($450 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-11855M

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Costs $121 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 38.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,462 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($450 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon W-11855M?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-11855M 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 25.5% more average FPS across 4 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 28.5% 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 $121 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $450 MSRP, and it gives you a 25.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 75.7% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 38.8 PassMark/$), 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 W-11855M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 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 W-11855M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11855M
1080p
low	200 FPS	249 FPS
medium	163 FPS	230 FPS
high	137 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	222 FPS
medium	121 FPS	186 FPS
high	100 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	154 FPS
medium	71 FPS	131 FPS
high	56 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11855M
1080p
low	561 FPS	437 FPS
medium	525 FPS	403 FPS
high	428 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	302 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	407 FPS
medium	471 FPS	344 FPS
high	394 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	269 FPS
medium	304 FPS	233 FPS
high	274 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	181 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11855M
1080p
low	561 FPS	437 FPS
medium	561 FPS	437 FPS
high	561 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	437 FPS
medium	561 FPS	437 FPS
high	538 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	393 FPS
medium	394 FPS	341 FPS
high	343 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	231 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11855M
1080p
low	561 FPS	437 FPS
medium	561 FPS	437 FPS
high	561 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	437 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	437 FPS
medium	561 FPS	437 FPS
high	561 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	437 FPS
medium	501 FPS	437 FPS
high	447 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	352 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-11855M

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 W-11855M

The Xeon W-11855M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,462 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-11855M 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 4.9 GHz on the Xeon W-11855M — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11855M (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-11855M uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-11855M's 17,462 — a 24.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11855M.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11855M
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 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-30%	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	22,430+28%	17,462

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-11855M uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11855M
Socket	AM4	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
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 W-11855M debuted at $450. On MSRP ($329 vs $450), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $121 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 38.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11855M — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 54.9% better value option.