Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon W-1390P

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: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $265 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Delivers 61.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 42.1 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 25,016).

Xeon W-1390P

2021

Why buy it

✅+11.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.1 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-1390P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $265 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Delivers 61.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 42.1 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+11.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 25,016).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.1 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon W-1390P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1390P 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 W-1390P is the better fit. You are getting 11.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3700X is $265 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $594 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon W-1390P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 11.5% better PassMark. It is also 61.9% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 42.1 PassMark/$), 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-1390P 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-1390P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1390P
1080p
low	200 FPS	259 FPS
medium	163 FPS	240 FPS
high	137 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	225 FPS
medium	121 FPS	188 FPS
high	100 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	154 FPS
medium	71 FPS	129 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 W-1390P
1080p
low	561 FPS	420 FPS
medium	525 FPS	353 FPS
high	428 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	373 FPS
medium	471 FPS	324 FPS
high	394 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	249 FPS
medium	304 FPS	223 FPS
high	274 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	184 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1390P
1080p
low	561 FPS	625 FPS
medium	561 FPS	536 FPS
high	561 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	598 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-1390P
1080p
low	561 FPS	625 FPS
medium	561 FPS	625 FPS
high	561 FPS	625 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	625 FPS
medium	561 FPS	625 FPS
high	561 FPS	625 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	625 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	625 FPS
medium	501 FPS	576 FPS
high	447 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-1390P

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-1390P

The Xeon W-1390P 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 3.5 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: 25,016 points. Launch price was $539.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-1390P 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-1390P — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-1390P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-1390P's 25,016 — a 10.9% lead for the Xeon W-1390P. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1390P.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1390P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.2 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 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	25,016+12%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1390P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-1390P
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-1390P debuted at $594. On MSRP ($329 vs $594), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $265 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 42.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1390P — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 47.3% better value option.