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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7J13

2021

Why buy it

✅+278% higher PassMark.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 64 cores / 128 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅433.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌330.8% higher power demand at 280W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.0% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $7,561 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 534.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 280W, a 215W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 84,786).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7J13, which brings 64 cores / 128 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 7J13

2021

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅+278% higher PassMark.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 64 cores / 128 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅433.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.0% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $7,561 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Delivers 534.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $7,890 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 280W, a 215W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($7,890 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌330.8% higher power demand at 280W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 84,786).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7J13, which brings 64 cores / 128 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than EPYC 7J13?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7J13 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 3700X is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7J13 is the better fit. You are getting 278% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 32 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3700X is $7,561 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $7,890 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.0% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7J13 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 278% better PassMark. It is also 534.4% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 7J13 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019), 700% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 32 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 64 cores / 128 threads instead of 8/16. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7J13 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	190 FPS	200 FPS
medium	155 FPS	163 FPS
high	123 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	156 FPS
medium	123 FPS	121 FPS
high	94 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	84 FPS
medium	60 FPS	71 FPS
high	46 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	422 FPS	561 FPS
medium	371 FPS	525 FPS
high	301 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	347 FPS	545 FPS
medium	313 FPS	471 FPS
high	261 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	350 FPS
medium	196 FPS	304 FPS
high	164 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	242 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	836 FPS	561 FPS
medium	696 FPS	561 FPS
high	649 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	573 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	561 FPS
medium	500 FPS	561 FPS
high	458 FPS	538 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	470 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	499 FPS
medium	335 FPS	394 FPS
high	300 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	275 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7J13	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	977 FPS	561 FPS
medium	886 FPS	561 FPS
high	762 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	746 FPS	561 FPS
medium	649 FPS	561 FPS
high	555 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	477 FPS	555 FPS
4K
low	532 FPS	561 FPS
medium	473 FPS	501 FPS
high	415 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	396 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7J13 and Ryzen 7 3700X

EPYC 7J13

The EPYC 7J13 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2021-03-01. It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 84,786 points. Launch price was $6,000.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7J13 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7J13 has 56 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7J13 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 2.55 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7J13 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7J13 scores 84,786 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 116.3% lead for the EPYC 7J13. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7J13 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+700%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2.55 GHz	3.6 GHz+41%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+700%	32 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	84,786+278%	22,430

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7J13 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7J13 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3700X — the EPYC 7J13 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7J13 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7J13) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7J13) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) — the EPYC 7J13 offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7J13) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X).

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Ryzen 7 3700X
Socket	SP3	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+79900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	128 GB+3276700%
RAM Channels	8+300%	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+433%	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7J13) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X). Direct competitor: EPYC 7J13 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380.

Feature	EPYC 7J13	Ryzen 7 3700X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV	—

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7J13 launched at $7890 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. On MSRP ($7890 vs $329), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $7561 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7J13 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 68.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 145.5% better value option.