Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs E2-3800

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

E2-3800

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+2918.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

E2-3800

4 / 4

1,136

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-3800

#1035

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2583%

#1036

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2545%

#1037

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2336%

#1038

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2326%

#1039

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2304%

#1041

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2225%

#1042

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2134%

#1043

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2130%

#1044

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2073%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

99%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

98%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

97%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

96%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

95%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

95%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

94%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

94%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	E2-3800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The E2-3800 (2013) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	E2-3800
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+57%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($20)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D Benchmark Check

E2-3800 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and E2-3800

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

E2-3800

The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the E2-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 — a 117.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the E2-3800 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the E2-3800's 1,136 — a 187.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 136, a 180.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 389 (189.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	E2-3800
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	5 GHz+285%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz	—
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2048 kB+100%
Process	5 nm-82%	28 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark	34,293+2919%	1,136
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700+1885%	136
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000+3756%	389

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the E2-3800 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR3-1600 on the E2-3800 — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 1 (E2-3800). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 4 (E2-3800) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and SoC (E2-3800).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	E2-3800
Socket	AM5	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+150%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+67%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+700%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28+600%	4

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs Yes (E2-3800). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Radeon HD 8280 (E2-3800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	E2-3800
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	Radeon HD 8280
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	Yes
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the E2-3800 debuted at $100. At current prices ($384 vs $20), the E2-3800 is $364 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 56.8 pts/$ for the E2-3800 — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 44.5% better value option.