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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

✅Costs $2,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 343.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 255W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3175X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 46,125).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 39 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3175X, which brings 28 cores / 56 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Xeon W-3175X

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+20.3% larger total L3 cache (39 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 28 cores / 56 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.4 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌292.3% higher power demand at 255W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-3175X

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 343.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 255W, a 190W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+20.3% larger total L3 cache (39 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 28 cores / 56 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3175X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 46,125).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 39 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3175X, which brings 28 cores / 56 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.4 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌292.3% higher power demand at 255W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3175X better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3175X 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-3175X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.7% 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, Xeon W-3175X is the better fit. You are getting 105.6% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 20.3% larger total L3 cache (39 MB vs 32 MB).

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

Xeon W-3175X is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 3700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon W-3175X is 811.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,999 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 3700X is also 343.3% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 15.4 PassMark/$), 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 2018). 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-3175X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	200 FPS	195 FPS
medium	163 FPS	157 FPS
high	137 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	160 FPS
medium	121 FPS	125 FPS
high	100 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	73 FPS
medium	71 FPS	60 FPS
high	56 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	561 FPS	443 FPS
medium	525 FPS	387 FPS
high	428 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	382 FPS
medium	471 FPS	336 FPS
high	394 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	238 FPS
medium	304 FPS	211 FPS
high	274 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	154 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	561 FPS	1018 FPS
medium	561 FPS	908 FPS
high	561 FPS	877 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	790 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	734 FPS
medium	561 FPS	634 FPS
high	538 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	538 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	469 FPS
medium	394 FPS	369 FPS
high	343 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	561 FPS	938 FPS
medium	561 FPS	850 FPS
high	561 FPS	735 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	743 FPS
medium	561 FPS	650 FPS
high	561 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	479 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	536 FPS
medium	501 FPS	476 FPS
high	447 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	363 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-3175X

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-3175X

The Xeon W-3175X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 255 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 46,125 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-3175X offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon W-3175X has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon W-3175X — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-3175X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-3175X's 46,125 — a 69.1% lead for the Xeon W-3175X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3175X.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3175X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	28 / 56+250%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+16%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	38.5 MB (total)+20%
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	46,125+106%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,350
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,467
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	17,358

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3175X uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon W-3175X supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 6 (Xeon W-3175X). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 48 (Xeon W-3175X) — the Xeon W-3175X 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 Intel C621 (Xeon W-3175X).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3175X
Socket	AM4	LGA3647
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	6+200%
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 (Xeon W-3175X).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3175X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3175X debuted at $2999. On MSRP ($329 vs $2999), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $2670 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3175X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 126.4% better value option.