AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
28.4Single-core36.2
37.2Multi-core42.3
43Gamingspec-based60.3
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 61% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 88 W
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 37
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 42% lower process: 7 nm vs 12 nm
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 12 nm | 7 nm+42% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+61% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 1,500+20%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 32% | 8,400+27%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 1,270+13%Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | 12,100+15%Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 22,700+29%Bottom 41% |
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