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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

✅Better for gaming: +11.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 MB).
✅Costs $990 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,319 MSRP).
✅Delivers 392.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 13.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,319 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 160W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3225, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon W-3225

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,251 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (17 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($1,319 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-3225

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 MB).
✅Costs $990 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,319 MSRP).
✅Delivers 392.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 13.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,319 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 160W, a 95W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3225, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,251 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (17 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($1,319 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌146.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon W-3225?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3225 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 11.6% more average FPS across 50 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 22.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 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 $990 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $1,319 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 392.7% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 13.8 PassMark/$), 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-3225 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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-3225 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3225
1080p
low	200 FPS	211 FPS
medium	163 FPS	166 FPS
high	137 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	173 FPS
medium	121 FPS	134 FPS
high	100 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	85 FPS
medium	71 FPS	71 FPS
high	56 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3225
1080p
low	561 FPS	380 FPS
medium	525 FPS	314 FPS
high	428 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	247 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	342 FPS
medium	471 FPS	292 FPS
high	394 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	248 FPS
medium	304 FPS	216 FPS
high	274 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	173 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3225
1080p
low	561 FPS	456 FPS
medium	561 FPS	456 FPS
high	561 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	456 FPS
medium	561 FPS	456 FPS
high	538 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	456 FPS
medium	394 FPS	429 FPS
high	343 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3225
1080p
low	561 FPS	456 FPS
medium	561 FPS	456 FPS
high	561 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	456 FPS
medium	561 FPS	456 FPS
high	561 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	456 FPS
medium	501 FPS	456 FPS
high	447 FPS	456 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-3225

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-3225

The Xeon W-3225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,251 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-3225 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-3225 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-3225's 18,251 — a 20.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3225
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	32 MB+94%	16.5 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	8 MB+1500%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	22,430+23%	18,251
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,150
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,100

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3225 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon W-3225 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 6 (Xeon W-3225). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 64 (Xeon W-3225) — the Xeon W-3225 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X) and C621 (Xeon W-3225).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3225
Socket	AM4	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	1024 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	64+167%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3225). Primary use case: Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3225
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3225 debuted at $1319. On MSRP ($329 vs $1319), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $990 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 13.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3225 — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 132.5% better value option.