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: +9.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+29.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 25 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 140W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 27,977).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-2195, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 186.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Xeon W-2195

2017

Why buy it

✅+24.7% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅Costs $179 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 173.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 186.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (25 MB vs 32 MB).
❌115.4% higher power demand at 140W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-2195

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+29.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 25 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 140W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+24.7% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅Costs $179 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 173.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 186.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 27,977).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-2195, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 186.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (25 MB vs 32 MB).
❌115.4% higher power demand at 140W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon W-2195?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-2195 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-2195 is the better fit. You are getting 24.7% better PassMark, backed by 18 cores and 36 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 3700X is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-2195 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 3700X is 119.3% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon W-2195 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 24.7% better PassMark. Xeon W-2195 is also 173.6% better value on MSRP (186.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds 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 2017) and 29.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 25 MB). 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-2195 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-2195
1080p
low	200 FPS	177 FPS
medium	163 FPS	143 FPS
high	137 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	145 FPS
medium	121 FPS	114 FPS
high	100 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	78 FPS
medium	71 FPS	66 FPS
high	56 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-2195
1080p
low	561 FPS	447 FPS
medium	525 FPS	385 FPS
high	428 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	294 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	394 FPS
medium	471 FPS	349 FPS
high	394 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	258 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	259 FPS
medium	304 FPS	229 FPS
high	274 FPS	210 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-2195
1080p
low	561 FPS	699 FPS
medium	561 FPS	699 FPS
high	561 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	699 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	699 FPS
medium	561 FPS	699 FPS
high	538 FPS	650 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	580 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	508 FPS
medium	394 FPS	414 FPS
high	343 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	298 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-2195
1080p
low	561 FPS	699 FPS
medium	561 FPS	699 FPS
high	561 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	691 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	699 FPS
medium	561 FPS	699 FPS
high	561 FPS	648 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	554 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	604 FPS
medium	501 FPS	534 FPS
high	447 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	401 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-2195

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-2195

The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2195 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-2195 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-2195's 27,977 — a 22% lead for the Xeon W-2195. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-2195
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+57%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+29%	24.75 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	22,430	27,977+25%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,002

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2195 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon W-2195 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 4 (Xeon W-2195). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 48 (Xeon W-2195) — the Xeon W-2195 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X) and C422 (Xeon W-2195).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-2195
Socket	AM4	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	512 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	48+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2195). Primary use case: Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-2195
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2195 debuted at $150. On MSRP ($329 vs $150), the Xeon W-2195 is $179 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 186.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2195 — making the Xeon W-2195 the 92.9% better value option.