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 7700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,740 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $3,139 MSRP).
✅Delivers 682.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.2 vs 11.4 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $3,139 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 165W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,607 vs 35,801).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6338T, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Gold 6338T

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 89.2 PassMark/$ ($3,139 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌57.1% higher power demand at 165W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7700X moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7700X can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7700X

2022

Xeon Gold 6338T

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,740 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $3,139 MSRP).
✅Delivers 682.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.2 vs 11.4 PassMark/$ ($399 MSRP vs $3,139 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 165W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,607 vs 35,801).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6338T, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7700X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 89.2 PassMark/$ ($3,139 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌57.1% higher power demand at 165W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7700X moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7700X can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7700X better than Xeon Gold 6338T?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6338T makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7700X 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 Gold 6338T is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 7700X is $2,740 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $3,139 MSRP, and it gives you a 28.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6338T is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.5% better PassMark. It is also 682.5% better value on MSRP (89.2 vs 11.4 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 7700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189. 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.

Ryzen 7 7700X Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6338T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
1080p
low	271 FPS	185 FPS
medium	252 FPS	149 FPS
high	216 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	228 FPS	154 FPS
medium	190 FPS	120 FPS
high	156 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	72 FPS
medium	132 FPS	60 FPS
high	102 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
1080p
low	777 FPS	232 FPS
medium	616 FPS	208 FPS
high	507 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	451 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	646 FPS	199 FPS
medium	536 FPS	180 FPS
high	449 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	378 FPS	124 FPS
medium	320 FPS	114 FPS
high	301 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
1080p
low	890 FPS	895 FPS
medium	739 FPS	817 FPS
high	646 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	680 FPS
1440p
low	727 FPS	746 FPS
medium	585 FPS	643 FPS
high	502 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	479 FPS
medium	416 FPS	378 FPS
high	374 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
1080p
low	890 FPS	895 FPS
medium	890 FPS	813 FPS
high	844 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	758 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	870 FPS	701 FPS
medium	766 FPS	616 FPS
high	672 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	585 FPS	451 FPS
4K
low	576 FPS	506 FPS
medium	516 FPS	452 FPS
high	466 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	344 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7700X and Xeon Gold 6338T

Ryzen 7 7700X

The Ryzen 7 7700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,607 points. Launch price was $399.

Xeon Gold 6338T

The Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338T has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7700X versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T — a 45.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7700X (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7700X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35,607 against the Xeon Gold 6338T's 35,801 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338T. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7700X vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	24 / 48+200%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+59%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+114%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	36 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	35,607	35,801
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7700X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7700X versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T — the Xeon Gold 6338T supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338T supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7700X) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6338T). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 7700X) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338T) — the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X670E,X870 (Ryzen 7 7700X) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
Socket	AM5	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	3200+63900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+2184433%	6144
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	64+167%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7700X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6338T). The Ryzen 7 7700X includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6338T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7700X rivals Core i7-13700K; Xeon Gold 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7700X launched at $399 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338T debuted at $3139. On MSRP ($399 vs $3139), the Ryzen 7 7700X is $2740 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7700X delivers 89.2 pts/$ vs 11.4 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338T — making the Ryzen 7 7700X the 154.7% better value option.