Ryzen 7 3700X vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 26,054).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅+16.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $29 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 27.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+16.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $29 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 27.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 26,054).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than Ryzen 7 3700X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 3700X is ahead with a 15.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 pulls ahead with 16.2% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the better fit. You are getting 16.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is $29 cheaper on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you 16.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 3700X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 15.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 27.4% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 68.2 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 5845 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019) 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 3700X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	200 FPS	159 FPS
medium	163 FPS	131 FPS
high	137 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	140 FPS
medium	121 FPS	113 FPS
high	100 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	78 FPS
medium	71 FPS	68 FPS
high	56 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	561 FPS	511 FPS
medium	525 FPS	431 FPS
high	428 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	431 FPS
medium	471 FPS	377 FPS
high	394 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	267 FPS
medium	304 FPS	236 FPS
high	274 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	561 FPS	649 FPS
medium	561 FPS	529 FPS
high	561 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	543 FPS
medium	561 FPS	449 FPS
high	538 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	396 FPS
medium	394 FPS	320 FPS
high	343 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	561 FPS	651 FPS
medium	561 FPS	651 FPS
high	561 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	651 FPS
medium	561 FPS	651 FPS
high	561 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	526 FPS
medium	501 FPS	473 FPS
high	447 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	371 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 14.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.6 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	22,430	26,054+16%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	AM4	AM4
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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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($329 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is $29 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3700X delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 the 24.1% better value option.