Ryzen 7 3800X vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

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 3800X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +40.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.7 vs 69.2 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 69.2 vs 57.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3800X across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,777 vs 23,008).

Ryzen 7 3800X

2019

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +40.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 69.2 vs 57.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.7 vs 69.2 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3800X across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,777 vs 23,008).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3800X better than Ryzen 7 PRO 3700?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3800X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 40.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3800X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 40.2% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3800X is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 3800X is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 3800X is 21.3% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 40.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is also 20.1% better value on MSRP (69.2 vs 57.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 3800X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 3800X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	201 FPS	163 FPS
medium	164 FPS	132 FPS
high	138 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	143 FPS
medium	122 FPS	114 FPS
high	100 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	80 FPS
medium	71 FPS	69 FPS
high	57 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	575 FPS	484 FPS
medium	558 FPS	408 FPS
high	448 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	401 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	570 FPS	416 FPS
medium	493 FPS	364 FPS
high	408 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	352 FPS	268 FPS
medium	306 FPS	236 FPS
high	276 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	575 FPS	569 FPS
medium	575 FPS	534 FPS
high	575 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	575 FPS	412 FPS
1440p
low	575 FPS	550 FPS
medium	575 FPS	455 FPS
high	542 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	472 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	509 FPS	396 FPS
medium	403 FPS	320 FPS
high	360 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	222 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
1080p
low	575 FPS	569 FPS
medium	575 FPS	569 FPS
high	575 FPS	569 FPS
ultra	575 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	575 FPS	569 FPS
medium	575 FPS	569 FPS
high	575 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	575 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	575 FPS	493 FPS
medium	536 FPS	442 FPS
high	483 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	345 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,777 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800X versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3800X (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). Both are built on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture using a 7 nm, 12 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3800X scores 23,008 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700's 22,777 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 7 3800X. Both processors carry 32 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+8%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Matisse (2019−2020)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	23,008+1%	22,777

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Socket	AM4	AM4
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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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800X) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 3700). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800X targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3800X	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3800X launched at $399 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 debuted at $329. On MSRP ($399 vs $329), the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3800X delivers 57.7 pts/$ vs 69.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 the 18.2% better value option.