Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon W-11865MLE

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: +52.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $138 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $467 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 34.1 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $467 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 65W vs 25W.

Xeon W-11865MLE

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 65W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,917 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 34.1 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($467 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-11865MLE

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +52.5% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $138 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $467 MSRP).
✅Delivers 100.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 34.1 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $467 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 65W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌160% higher power demand at 65W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,917 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 34.1 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($467 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon W-11865MLE?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-11865MLE 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 52.5% more average FPS across 3 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 40.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 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 $138 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $467 MSRP, and it gives you a 52.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 34.1 PassMark/$), 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-11865MLE 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-11865MLE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11865MLE
1080p
low	200 FPS	164 FPS
medium	163 FPS	144 FPS
high	137 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	140 FPS
medium	121 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	77 FPS
medium	71 FPS	70 FPS
high	56 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11865MLE
1080p
low	561 FPS	296 FPS
medium	525 FPS	255 FPS
high	428 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	253 FPS
medium	471 FPS	226 FPS
high	394 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	157 FPS
medium	304 FPS	142 FPS
high	274 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	119 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11865MLE
1080p
low	561 FPS	398 FPS
medium	561 FPS	398 FPS
high	561 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	398 FPS
medium	561 FPS	398 FPS
high	538 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	379 FPS
medium	394 FPS	315 FPS
high	343 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	224 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11865MLE
1080p
low	561 FPS	398 FPS
medium	561 FPS	398 FPS
high	561 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	398 FPS
medium	561 FPS	398 FPS
high	561 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	398 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	398 FPS
medium	501 FPS	398 FPS
high	447 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	363 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-11865MLE

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-11865MLE

The Xeon W-11865MLE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,917 points. Launch price was $467.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-11865MLE share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11865MLE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-11865MLE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-11865MLE's 15,917 — a 34% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11865MLE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+140%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+33%	24 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)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	22,430+41%	15,917

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-11865MLE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-11865MLE
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-11865MLE debuted at $467. On MSRP ($329 vs $467), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $138 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 34.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11865MLE — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 66.7% better value option.