Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Pentium E2200
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Pentium E2200
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E2200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Pentium E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Pentium E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+121%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 7800X3D and Pentium E2200
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.
Pentium E2200
The Pentium E2200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 985 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Pentium E2200's 985 — a 188.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2200.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Pentium E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | — |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+100% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+9500% | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm-92% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 34,293+3382% | 985 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Pentium E2200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Pentium E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+355% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) / not specified (Pentium E2200). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Pentium E2200 requires 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 | Pentium E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Pentium E2200 debuted at $84. At current prices ($384 vs $5), the Pentium E2200 is $379 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 197.0 pts/$ for the Pentium E2200 — making the Pentium E2200 the 75.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Pentium E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $84-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $384 | $5-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.3 | 197.0+121% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2007 |
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