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.

Processor U300

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $136 less on MSRP ($193 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,897 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 46.1 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($193 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +146.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 47.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 46.1 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $193 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

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70.5% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$193 MSRP
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Processor U300 moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Processor U300

2023

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $136 less on MSRP ($193 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +146.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Delivers 47.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 68.2 vs 46.1 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $193 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,897 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 46.1 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($193 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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70.5% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$193 MSRP
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Processor U300 moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Processor U300?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 146.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 152.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 146.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better fit. You are getting 152.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 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 70.5% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $193 MSRP, and it gives you a 146.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 47.9% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 46.1 PassMark/$), 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?

Processor U300 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019) and a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Processor U300 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Processor U300	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	183 FPS	200 FPS
medium	150 FPS	163 FPS
high	122 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	156 FPS
medium	118 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	84 FPS
medium	72 FPS	71 FPS
high	57 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS

Open Processor U300 Open Ryzen 7 3700X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Processor U300	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	164 FPS	561 FPS
medium	137 FPS	525 FPS
high	126 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	545 FPS
medium	123 FPS	471 FPS
high	115 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	350 FPS
medium	98 FPS	304 FPS
high	85 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	242 FPS

Open Processor U300 Open Ryzen 7 3700X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Processor U300	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	222 FPS	561 FPS
medium	222 FPS	561 FPS
high	222 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	561 FPS
medium	222 FPS	561 FPS
high	222 FPS	538 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	470 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	499 FPS
medium	222 FPS	394 FPS
high	206 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	275 FPS

Open Processor U300 Open Ryzen 7 3700X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Processor U300	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	222 FPS	561 FPS
medium	222 FPS	561 FPS
high	222 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	561 FPS
medium	222 FPS	561 FPS
high	222 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	555 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	561 FPS
medium	222 FPS	501 FPS
high	222 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	396 FPS

Open Processor U300 Open Ryzen 7 3700X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor U300 and Ryzen 7 3700X

Processor U300

The Processor U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,897 points. Launch price was $193.

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 Processor U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Processor U300 uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Processor U300 scores 8,897 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 86.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.

Feature	Processor U300	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cores / Threads	5 / 6	8 / 16+60%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+200%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	32 MB+300%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	8,897	22,430+152%

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Memory & Platform

The Processor U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor U300	Ryzen 7 3700X
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Value Analysis

The Processor U300 launched at $193 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. On MSRP ($193 vs $329), the Processor U300 is $136 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor U300 delivers 46.1 pts/$ vs 68.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 38.6% better value option.