Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon W-1370P

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

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 23,698).
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1.9% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$323 MSRP

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $6 less on MSRP ($323 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $6 less on MSRP ($323 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 23,698).
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1.9% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$323 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-1370P better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1370P 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, Xeon W-1370P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.5% 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, Xeon W-1370P is the better fit. You are getting 5.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon W-1370P is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-1370P is $6 cheaper on MSRP at $323 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.5% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 7.6% better value on MSRP (73.4 vs 68.2 PassMark/$), 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-1370P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019) 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 W-1370P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	200 FPS	262 FPS
medium	163 FPS	241 FPS
high	137 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	227 FPS
medium	121 FPS	189 FPS
high	100 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	156 FPS
medium	71 FPS	130 FPS
high	56 FPS	100 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 W-1370P
1080p
low	561 FPS	422 FPS
medium	525 FPS	355 FPS
high	428 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	375 FPS
medium	471 FPS	326 FPS
high	394 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	251 FPS
medium	304 FPS	224 FPS
high	274 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	185 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	561 FPS	592 FPS
medium	561 FPS	537 FPS
high	561 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	592 FPS
medium	561 FPS	497 FPS
high	538 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	366 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	427 FPS
medium	394 FPS	370 FPS
high	343 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	561 FPS	592 FPS
medium	561 FPS	592 FPS
high	561 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	592 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	592 FPS
medium	561 FPS	592 FPS
high	561 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	592 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	592 FPS
medium	501 FPS	576 FPS
high	447 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-1370P

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-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-1370P 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 W-1370P — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-1370P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-1370P's 23,698 — a 5.5% lead for the Xeon W-1370P. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1370P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.2 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	22,430	23,698+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1370P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1370P
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
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 W-1370P debuted at $323. On MSRP ($329 vs $323), the Xeon W-1370P is $6 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 73.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1370P — making the Xeon W-1370P the 7.3% better value option.