CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 3800X
EPYC 7F32
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3800X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F32
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3800X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($179) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3800X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+27%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($179) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3800X and EPYC 7F32
Ryzen 7 3800X
The Ryzen 7 3800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,008 points. Launch price was $399.
EPYC 7F32
The EPYC 7F32 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,253 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 3800X and EPYC 7F32 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800X versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F32 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3800X (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3800X uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the EPYC 7F32 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3800X scores 23,008 against the EPYC 7F32's 23,253 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7F32. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800X vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F32.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+15% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 23,008 | 23,253+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 3800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7F32 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800X) / not specified (EPYC 7F32). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 3800X launched at $399 MSRP, while the EPYC 7F32 debuted at $2100. At current prices ($140 vs $179), the Ryzen 7 3800X is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3800X delivers 164.3 pts/$ vs 129.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7F32 — making the Ryzen 7 3800X the 23.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-81% | $2100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $140-22% | $179 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.3+26% | 129.9 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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