Xeon 6325P vs Ryzen 7 3700X
Xeon 6325P
Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon 6325P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6325P | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6325P | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+175%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Xeon 6325P and Ryzen 7 3700X
Xeon 6325P
The Xeon 6325P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 16,346 points. Launch price was $281.
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
The Xeon 6325P packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon 6325P versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon 6325P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon 6325P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6325P scores 16,346 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 31.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6325P vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Xeon 6325P | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+9% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 32 MB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 16,346 | 22,430+37% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6325P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 6325P | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | 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 Xeon 6325P launched at $281 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($281 vs $140), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $141 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6325P delivers 58.2 pts/$ vs 160.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 93.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6325P | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $281-15% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $281 | $140-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.2 | 160.2+175% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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