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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 $2,170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 253.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 48,140).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3345, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅433.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 253.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅433.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 48,140).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3345, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3345 better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3345 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-3345 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.2% 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-3345 is the better fit. You are getting 114.6% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Xeon W-3345 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 3700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon W-3345 is 659.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 3700X is also 253.9% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 19.3 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon W-3345 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 24 cores / 48 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-3345 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	200 FPS	194 FPS
medium	163 FPS	155 FPS
high	137 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	159 FPS
medium	121 FPS	124 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-3345
1080p
low	561 FPS	497 FPS
medium	525 FPS	431 FPS
high	428 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	425 FPS
medium	471 FPS	376 FPS
high	394 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	264 FPS
medium	304 FPS	237 FPS
high	274 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	561 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	561 FPS	973 FPS
high	561 FPS	914 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	826 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	841 FPS
medium	561 FPS	744 FPS
high	538 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	540 FPS
medium	394 FPS	444 FPS
high	343 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	320 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	561 FPS	938 FPS
medium	561 FPS	847 FPS
high	561 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	635 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	735 FPS
medium	561 FPS	645 FPS
high	561 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	534 FPS
medium	501 FPS	477 FPS
high	447 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon W-3345

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-3345

The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 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: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-3345 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3345 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-3345 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon W-3345's 48,140 — a 72.9% lead for the Xeon W-3345. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3345
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	24 / 48+200%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+20%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	36 MB (total)+13%
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	48,140+115%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3345 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-3345 — the Xeon W-3345 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3345 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-3345). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) vs 128 (Xeon W-3345) — the Xeon W-3345 offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X) and SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345).

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3345
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	128+433%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3345). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon W-3345
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-3345 debuted at $2499. On MSRP ($329 vs $2499), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $2170 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3345 — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 111.9% better value option.