Xeon W3690 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Xeon W3690
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon W3690 is positioned at rank #798 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3690
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3690 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3690 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W3690 and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Xeon W3690
The Xeon W3690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,191 points. Launch price was $450.
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,224 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3690 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3690 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon W3690 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U — a 7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U (base: 3.46 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W3690 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3690 scores 7,191 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U's 7,224 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3690 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U.
| Feature | Xeon W3690 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.73 GHz | 4 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.46 GHz+50% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,191 | 7,224 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3690 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3690 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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