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 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +49.4% higher average FPS across 8 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,666 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $4,115 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1171.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.4 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $4,115 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 145W, a 25W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2699 v4, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2699 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅42.9% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 8 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,711 vs 34,293).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($4,115 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌20.8% higher power demand at 145W vs 120W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Xeon E5-2699 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +49.4% higher average FPS across 8 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,666 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $4,115 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1171.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.4 vs 6.0 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $4,115 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 145W, a 25W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅42.9% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2699 v4, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 8 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,711 vs 34,293).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($4,115 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌20.8% higher power demand at 145W vs 120W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Xeon E5-2699 v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2699 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7800X3D is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 49.4% more average FPS across 8 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 96 MB vs 55 MB.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better fit. You are getting 38.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 74.5% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 55 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $3,666 cheaper on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $4,115 MSRP, and it gives you a 49.4% average FPS lead across 8 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 1171.9% better value on MSRP (76.4 vs 6.0 PassMark/$), 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 7800X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2016), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011, 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of 55 MB, more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 22/44, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2699 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E5-2699 v4
1080p
low	266 FPS	187 FPS
medium	247 FPS	164 FPS
high	211 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	258 FPS	154 FPS
medium	215 FPS	130 FPS
high	171 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	70 FPS
medium	149 FPS	62 FPS
high	112 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	39 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D Open Xeon E5-2699 v4

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E5-2699 v4
1080p
low	857 FPS	211 FPS
medium	737 FPS	192 FPS
high	580 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	722 FPS	182 FPS
medium	611 FPS	165 FPS
high	500 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	115 FPS
medium	339 FPS	105 FPS
high	315 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	74 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D Open Xeon E5-2699 v4

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E5-2699 v4
1080p
low	857 FPS	618 FPS
medium	857 FPS	618 FPS
high	857 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	857 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	857 FPS	618 FPS
medium	851 FPS	618 FPS
high	786 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	532 FPS
4K
low	558 FPS	469 FPS
medium	479 FPS	382 FPS
high	427 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	289 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D Open Xeon E5-2699 v4

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E5-2699 v4
1080p
low	857 FPS	618 FPS
medium	857 FPS	618 FPS
high	857 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	782 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	857 FPS	618 FPS
medium	760 FPS	618 FPS
high	669 FPS	572 FPS
ultra	576 FPS	484 FPS
4K
low	618 FPS	551 FPS
medium	556 FPS	493 FPS
high	495 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	373 FPS

Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D Open Xeon E5-2699 v4

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon E5-2699 v4

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Xeon E5-2699 v4

The Xeon E5-2699 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.

⚡

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Xeon E5-2699 v4's 24,711 — a 32.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	22 / 44+175%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+39%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+100%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+75%	55 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	5.5 MB+450%
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	34,293+39%	24,711
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 2400 on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 supports 199.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2699 v4 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2699 v4). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2699 v4) — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and C612 (Xeon E5-2699 v4).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Socket	AM5	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	2400+47900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+8738033%	1536
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	40+43%

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K; Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	—

💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 debuted at $4115. On MSRP ($449 vs $4115), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $3666 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 76.4 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 170.8% better value option.