Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon w3-2423

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: +72.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 44.0 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon w3-2423 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon w3-2423

2023

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,797 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.0 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon w3-2423

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +72.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).
✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 44.0 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $359 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon w3-2423 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,797 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.0 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($359 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon w3-2423?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon w3-2423 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 72.2% more average FPS across 3 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 42% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 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 $30 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $359 MSRP, and it gives you a 72.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 54.9% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 44.0 PassMark/$), 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 w3-2423 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019) and a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 w3-2423 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon w3-2423
1080p
low	200 FPS	181 FPS
medium	163 FPS	150 FPS
high	137 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	146 FPS
medium	121 FPS	118 FPS
high	100 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	68 FPS
medium	71 FPS	58 FPS
high	56 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon w3-2423
1080p
low	561 FPS	171 FPS
medium	525 FPS	149 FPS
high	428 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	117 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	152 FPS
medium	471 FPS	135 FPS
high	394 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	120 FPS
medium	304 FPS	109 FPS
high	274 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon w3-2423
1080p
low	561 FPS	395 FPS
medium	561 FPS	395 FPS
high	561 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	395 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	395 FPS
medium	561 FPS	395 FPS
high	538 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	395 FPS
medium	394 FPS	395 FPS
high	343 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon w3-2423
1080p
low	561 FPS	395 FPS
medium	561 FPS	395 FPS
high	561 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	395 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	395 FPS
medium	561 FPS	395 FPS
high	561 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	395 FPS
medium	501 FPS	395 FPS
high	447 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon w3-2423

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 w3-2423

The Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,797 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon w3-2423 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon w3-2423 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon w3-2423 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon w3-2423's 15,797 — a 34.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2423.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon w3-2423
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+71%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+113%	15 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	22,430+42%	15,797

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2423 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon w3-2423
Socket	AM4	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
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 w3-2423 debuted at $359. On MSRP ($329 vs $359), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $30 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 44.0 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2423 — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 43.1% better value option.