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: +9.0% higher average FPS across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $1,101 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Delivers 148.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 27.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 39,293).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3335, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon W-3335

2021

Why buy it

✅+75.2% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($1,430 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-3335

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $1,101 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Delivers 148.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 27.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+75.2% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 39,293).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3335, which brings 16 cores / 32 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 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($1,430 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon W-3335?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3335 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-3335 is the better fit. You are getting 75.2% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 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 $1,101 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $1,430 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.0% average FPS lead across 34 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon W-3335 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 75.2% better PassMark. It is also 148.1% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 27.5 PassMark/$), 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-3335 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019), more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 8/16, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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-3335 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	200 FPS	182 FPS
medium	163 FPS	144 FPS
high	137 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	148 FPS
medium	121 FPS	115 FPS
high	100 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	68 FPS
medium	71 FPS	57 FPS
high	56 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	561 FPS	447 FPS
medium	525 FPS	385 FPS
high	428 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	385 FPS
medium	471 FPS	342 FPS
high	394 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	237 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	248 FPS
medium	304 FPS	223 FPS
high	274 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	165 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	561 FPS	982 FPS
medium	561 FPS	962 FPS
high	561 FPS	905 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	819 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	836 FPS
medium	561 FPS	736 FPS
high	538 FPS	692 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	618 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	537 FPS
medium	394 FPS	438 FPS
high	343 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	561 FPS	982 FPS
medium	561 FPS	868 FPS
high	561 FPS	751 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	790 FPS
medium	561 FPS	676 FPS
high	561 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	496 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	550 FPS
medium	501 FPS	480 FPS
high	447 FPS	429 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-3335

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-3335

The Xeon W-3335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,293 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-3335 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-3335 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3335 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-3335 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-3335's 39,293 — a 54.6% lead for the Xeon W-3335. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3335.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3335
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+33%	24 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	39,293+75%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3335 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3200 on the Xeon W-3335 — the Xeon W-3335 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3335 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 8 (Xeon W-3335). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 64 (Xeon W-3335) — the Xeon W-3335 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 W790 (Xeon W-3335).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3335
Socket	AM4	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	3200+79900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+3276700%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
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 (Xeon W-3335). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3335 rivals EPYC 7402.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3335
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
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-3335 debuted at $1430. On MSRP ($329 vs $1430), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $1101 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3335 — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 85.1% better value option.