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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.

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $235 less on MSRP ($94 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 119.6 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($94 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Ryzen 7 3700X needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 3700X.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,239 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +52.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 119.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $94 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 4300GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $235 less on MSRP ($94 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 119.6 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($94 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Ryzen 7 3700X needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 3700X.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +52.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,239 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 119.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $94 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 4300GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen 3 4300GE?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 52.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 99.6% 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 52.0% more average FPS across 50 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 99.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Ryzen 7 3700X is 250.0% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $94 MSRP, and it gives you a 52.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 4300GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. Giving up that much average FPS in the shared benchmark data is simply too much for that budget trade-off.

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

Ryzen 3 4300GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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.

Ryzen 3 4300GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	183 FPS	200 FPS
medium	146 FPS	163 FPS
high	118 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	156 FPS
medium	124 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	84 FPS
medium	58 FPS	71 FPS
high	45 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	263 FPS	561 FPS
medium	224 FPS	525 FPS
high	197 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	545 FPS
medium	190 FPS	471 FPS
high	168 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	350 FPS
medium	146 FPS	304 FPS
high	117 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	242 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	281 FPS	561 FPS
medium	281 FPS	561 FPS
high	281 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	561 FPS
medium	281 FPS	561 FPS
high	281 FPS	538 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	470 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	499 FPS
medium	281 FPS	394 FPS
high	281 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	275 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	281 FPS	561 FPS
medium	281 FPS	561 FPS
high	281 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	561 FPS
medium	281 FPS	561 FPS
high	281 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	555 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	561 FPS
medium	281 FPS	501 FPS
high	281 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	396 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4300GE and Ryzen 7 3700X

Ryzen 3 4300GE

The Ryzen 3 4300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 11,239 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Ryzen 3 4300GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300GE versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 11,239 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 66.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	32 MB+700%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	11,239	22,430+100%
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,800	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,472	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,063	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 3700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X).

Feature	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Ryzen 7 3700X
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X). The Ryzen 3 4300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Ryzen 7 3700X requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Ryzen 7 3700X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Vega 6	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 4300GE launched at $94 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. On MSRP ($94 vs $329), the Ryzen 3 4300GE is $235 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4300GE delivers 119.6 pts/$ vs 68.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 3 4300GE the 54.7% better value option.