Ryzen 7 3700X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 7 3700X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,861 Rank: 299
Rank Name Score Visual
295 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,868
+0.1%
296 Xeon W-2175 5,864
+0.1%
297 Core 7 150U 5,863
+0%
298 EPYC 7351 5,862
+0%
299 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,861
300 Xeon E-2126G 5,861
+0%
301 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,859
+-0%
302 Core i7 880 5,855
-0.1%
303 Core i7-10700K 5,854
-0.1%
304 Xeon E-2324G 5,853
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 7 3700X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,563 Rank: 372
Rank Name Score Visual
368 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,568
+0.1%
369 Xeon E-2236 5,567
+0.1%
370 Xeon Gold 6136 5,564
+0%
371 Xeon E-2176G 5,564
+0%
372 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,563
373 Xeon E-2378 5,563
+0%
374 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 5,562
+-0%
375 Ryzen 5 5600 5,556
-0.1%
376 Xeon Gold 6138 5,552
-0.2%
377 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,551
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 7 3700X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,059 Rank: 247
Rank Name Score Visual
243 Xeon W-1290 6,078
+0.3%
244 Ryzen 9 5980HX 6,077
+0.3%
245 Ryzen 7 3800X 6,075
+0.3%
246 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,075
+0.3%
247 Ryzen 7 3700X 6,059
248 Core i5-9600K 6,050
-0.1%
249 Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U 6,048
-0.2%
250 Xeon E-2124 6,043
-0.3%
251 Ryzen 7 6800HS 6,043
-0.3%
252 Xeon E-2244G 6,042
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 3700X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,163 Rank: 300
Rank Name Score Visual
296 Xeon Gold 6334 5,172
+0.2%
297 Core i9-9820X 5,169
+0.1%
298 Core i9-7900X 5,167
+0.1%
299 Core i9-10900E 5,166
+0.1%
300 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,163
301 Xeon W-2155 5,160
-0.1%
302 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,155
-0.2%
303 Core i9-10900 5,155
-0.2%
304 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,151
-0.2%
305 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,144
-0.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 3700X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,376 Rank: 244
Rank Name Score Visual
240 Xeon W-1390P 5,383
+0.1%
241 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,383
+0.1%
242 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 5,381
+0.1%
243 Core i9-10850K 5,379
+0.1%
244 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,376
245 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,375
+-0%
246 Xeon Gold 6246 5,373
-0.1%
247 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,370
-0.1%
248 Xeon Gold 6132 5,369
-0.1%
249 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,369
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 7 3700X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,209 Rank: 278
Rank Name Score Visual
274 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 5,216
+0.1%
275 Xeon w3-2425 5,212
+0.1%
276 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 5,211
+0%
277 Xeon Gold 5117 5,211
+0%
278 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,209
279 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,207
+-0%
280 Ryzen 7 5700 5,206
-0.1%
281 Core i7-7820X 5,205
-0.1%
282 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,205
-0.1%
283 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,203
-0.1%

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Ryzen 7 3700X Details

For desktop users seeking a balance of performance and value without the need for integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X remains a compelling option, even as of early 2026. Launched in July 2019, this processor is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup and represents the first generation of Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture, built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. With an 8-core, 16-thread configuration and a base clock of 3.6 GHz that can boost up to 4.4 GHz, it delivers strong multi-threaded performance suitable for content creation, gaming, and general productivity workloads.

The Ryzen 7 3700X features a robust cache hierarchy, including 0.5 MiB of L1 cache (0.25 MiB for instruction and 0.25 MiB for data), 4 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 32 MiB of L3 cache, which helps maintain high performance during demanding tasks. It operates at a TDP of 65 W and uses the Socket AM4 platform, making it compatible with a wide range of motherboards from the A300, B450, and X570 series. Memory support includes DDR4-3200 with dual-channel bandwidth, enabling up to 47.68 GB/s theoretical bandwidth, and it supports up to 131 GB of system memory.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the processor leverages advanced technologies such as Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), Precision Boost 2, and Extended Frequency Range 2, allowing for dynamic frequency scaling based on load and thermal conditions. It also supports a broad array of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE, and AES-NI, making it suitable for compute-intensive applications and encryption workloads. The lack of ECC memory support is notable for users requiring memory error correction, but the unlocked multiplier enables easy overclocking for performance enthusiasts.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 7 3700X achieves an Overall Score of 5861, placing it at #299 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 6059 (#247) and a Multicore Score of 5563 (#372). These results place it ahead of several mainstream desktop CPUs like the Core i7-10700K and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X, though it trails behind modern offerings such as the Ryzen 9 9950X and Core Ultra 9 285K. Its multicore performance is particularly strong, ranking just behind high-end workstations and servers, while its single-core performance is competitive but not class-leading.

Overall, the Ryzen 7 3700X holds its own in the current market, particularly for users upgrading from older platforms or seeking a cost-effective high-performance CPU. While newer generations have surpassed it in raw performance, its longevity, efficiency, and compatibility with Socket AM4 continue to make it a viable choice for a broad range of desktop computing needs.
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 7 3700X
Family: Ryzen
Series: 3000
Model Number: 3700X
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen 2
Core Name: Matisse
Socket: Socket
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $329.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 4 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 32 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 47.68 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 4.0
PCIe Lanes: 20
PCIe Configuration: 1x16+x4, 2x8+x4, 1x8+2x4+x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 74 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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