Ryzen 7 4700GE vs Xeon W-11865MRE

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 4700GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 65.7 vs 32.6 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 24 MB).

Xeon W-11865MRE

2021

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 4700GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,589 vs 19,636).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.6 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($600 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 4700GE

2020

Xeon W-11865MRE

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 65.7 vs 32.6 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 24 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 4700GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,589 vs 19,636).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 32.6 vs 65.7 PassMark/$ ($600 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 4700GE better than Xeon W-11865MRE?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-11865MRE makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 4700GE is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 4700GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.9% 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 4700GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 4700GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 4700GE is $301 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 101.2% better value on MSRP (65.7 vs 32.6 PassMark/$), 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-11865MRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) and 200% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB). 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 7 4700GE Benchmark Check

Xeon W-11865MRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Xeon W-11865MRE
1080p
low	174 FPS	165 FPS
medium	141 FPS	145 FPS
high	112 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	141 FPS
medium	119 FPS	120 FPS
high	95 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	77 FPS
medium	69 FPS	71 FPS
high	54 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Xeon W-11865MRE
1080p
low	336 FPS	297 FPS
medium	288 FPS	257 FPS
high	255 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	291 FPS	255 FPS
medium	258 FPS	228 FPS
high	233 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	236 FPS	158 FPS
medium	217 FPS	143 FPS
high	198 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	119 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Xeon W-11865MRE
1080p
low	491 FPS	490 FPS
medium	491 FPS	490 FPS
high	491 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	491 FPS	419 FPS
1440p
low	491 FPS	490 FPS
medium	491 FPS	490 FPS
high	449 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	444 FPS
medium	366 FPS	375 FPS
high	324 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	268 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Xeon W-11865MRE
1080p
low	491 FPS	490 FPS
medium	491 FPS	490 FPS
high	491 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	491 FPS	490 FPS
1440p
low	491 FPS	490 FPS
medium	491 FPS	490 FPS
high	491 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	490 FPS
4K
low	491 FPS	490 FPS
medium	444 FPS	482 FPS
high	390 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	373 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4700GE and Xeon W-11865MRE

Ryzen 7 4700GE

The Ryzen 7 4700GE 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,636 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-11865MRE

The Xeon W-11865MRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,589 points. Launch price was $480.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 4700GE and Xeon W-11865MRE share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700GE versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MRE — a 8.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-11865MRE (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-11865MRE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4700GE scores 19,636 against the Xeon W-11865MRE's 19,589 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 4700GE. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 4700GE vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MRE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Xeon W-11865MRE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.7 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+48%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	24 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Tiger Lake-H (2021)
PassMark	19,636	19,589

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4700GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-11865MRE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4700GE	Xeon W-11865MRE
Socket	AM4	FCBGA1787
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 4700GE launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon W-11865MRE debuted at $600. On MSRP ($299 vs $600), the Ryzen 7 4700GE is $301 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 4700GE delivers 65.7 pts/$ vs 32.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11865MRE — making the Ryzen 7 4700GE the 67.2% better value option.