Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon W-3323

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

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Costs $620 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $949 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 29.3 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $949 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 220W, a 155W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 27,822).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3323, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Xeon W-3323

2021

Why buy it

✅+24% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.3 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($949 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌238.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-3323

2021

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Costs $620 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $949 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 29.3 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $949 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 220W, a 155W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+24% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 27,822).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3323, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.3 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($949 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌238.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon W-3323?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3323 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-3323 is the better fit. You are getting 24% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 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 $620 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $949 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon W-3323 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 24% better PassMark. It is also 132.5% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 29.3 PassMark/$), 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-3323 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 12 cores / 24 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-3323 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3323
1080p
low	200 FPS	176 FPS
medium	163 FPS	140 FPS
high	137 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	146 FPS
medium	121 FPS	114 FPS
high	100 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	67 FPS
medium	71 FPS	56 FPS
high	56 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3323
1080p
low	561 FPS	447 FPS
medium	525 FPS	385 FPS
high	428 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	384 FPS
medium	471 FPS	342 FPS
high	394 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	234 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	246 FPS
medium	304 FPS	221 FPS
high	274 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3323
1080p
low	561 FPS	696 FPS
medium	561 FPS	696 FPS
high	561 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	696 FPS
medium	561 FPS	642 FPS
high	538 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	482 FPS
medium	394 FPS	377 FPS
high	343 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	273 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3323
1080p
low	561 FPS	696 FPS
medium	561 FPS	696 FPS
high	561 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	602 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	696 FPS
medium	561 FPS	615 FPS
high	561 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	458 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	482 FPS
medium	501 FPS	433 FPS
high	447 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	338 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-3323

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-3323

The Xeon W-3323 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,822 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-3323 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon W-3323 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-3323 — a 12% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (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-3323 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-3323's 27,822 — a 21.5% lead for the Xeon W-3323. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3323.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3323
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+13%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+78%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	22,430	27,822+24%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3323 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3323
Socket	AM4	LGA4189
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-3323 debuted at $949. On MSRP ($329 vs $949), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $620 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 29.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3323 — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 79.7% better value option.