Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Ryzen 7 3700X
Ryzen AI 7 350
Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 7 350 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 7 350 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 AI 7 350 and Ryzen 7 3700X
Ryzen AI 7 350
The Ryzen AI 7 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,897 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (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: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen 7 3700X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 350 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 350 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 24,897 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 10.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 7 350. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 350 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 7 350 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Krackan Point (2025) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 24,897+11% | 22,430 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 7 350 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | AM4 |
| 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 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 7 350 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($0 vs $140), the Ryzen AI 7 350 is $140 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 7 350 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $140 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 160.2 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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