Ryzen 7 3800XT vs Xeon W-1370P

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.

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 125W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,441 vs 23,698).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 58.7 vs 73.4 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($323 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.4 vs 58.7 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3800XT across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌19% higher power demand at 125W vs 105W.

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 105W instead of 125W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($323 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.4 vs 58.7 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,441 vs 23,698).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 58.7 vs 73.4 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3800XT across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
❌19% higher power demand at 125W vs 105W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-1370P better than Ryzen 7 3800XT?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1370P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 3800XT 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, Xeon W-1370P is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon W-1370P is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-1370P is $76 cheaper on MSRP at $323 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and it gives you 1.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 3800XT is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 3.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 24.9% better value on MSRP (73.4 vs 58.7 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon W-1370P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 7 3800XT Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1370P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3800XT	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	172 FPS	262 FPS
medium	145 FPS	241 FPS
high	129 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	227 FPS
medium	119 FPS	189 FPS
high	100 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	156 FPS
medium	72 FPS	130 FPS
high	58 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3800XT	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	586 FPS	421 FPS
medium	502 FPS	355 FPS
high	387 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	341 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	507 FPS	375 FPS
medium	439 FPS	326 FPS
high	353 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	250 FPS
medium	275 FPS	224 FPS
high	240 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	207 FPS	185 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3800XT	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	586 FPS	592 FPS
medium	586 FPS	537 FPS
high	554 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	459 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	586 FPS	592 FPS
medium	562 FPS	497 FPS
high	485 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	366 FPS
4K
low	504 FPS	427 FPS
medium	414 FPS	370 FPS
high	367 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3800XT	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	586 FPS	592 FPS
medium	586 FPS	592 FPS
high	586 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	586 FPS	592 FPS
1440p
low	586 FPS	592 FPS
medium	586 FPS	592 FPS
high	586 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	547 FPS	592 FPS
4K
low	570 FPS	592 FPS
medium	510 FPS	576 FPS
high	460 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	437 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3800XT and Xeon W-1370P

Ryzen 7 3800XT

The Ryzen 7 3800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,441 points. Launch price was $399.

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3800XT and Xeon W-1370P share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800XT versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3800XT uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-1370P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3800XT scores 23,441 against the Xeon W-1370P's 23,698 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon W-1370P. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800XT vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3800XT	Xeon W-1370P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.2 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	23,441	23,698+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3800XT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1370P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3800XT	Xeon W-1370P
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	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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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800XT) / not specified (Xeon W-1370P). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800XT targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3800XT	Xeon W-1370P
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3800XT launched at $399 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1370P debuted at $323. On MSRP ($399 vs $323), the Xeon W-1370P is $76 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3800XT delivers 58.7 pts/$ vs 73.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1370P — making the Xeon W-1370P the 22.1% better value option.