Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs Xeon W-2255
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Xeon W-2255
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2255
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Xeon W-2255 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($330) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Xeon W-2255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($330) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 PRO 3700 and Xeon W-2255
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.
Xeon W-2255
The Xeon W-2255 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,504 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2255 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon W-2255 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2255 — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2255 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is built on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 scores 22,777 against the Xeon W-2255's 22,504 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2255.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Xeon W-2255 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+66% | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 22,777+1% | 22,504 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2255 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Xeon W-2255 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2255 debuted at $778. At current prices ($330 vs $350), the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 delivers 69.0 pts/$ vs 64.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2255 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 the 7.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 | Xeon W-2255 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-58% | $778 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $330-6% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.0+7% | 64.3 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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