Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

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 PRO 3700

2019

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,777 vs 22,781).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

2019

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

2022

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,777 vs 22,781).
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS better than Ryzen 7 PRO 3700?

Yes. Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (69.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 PRO 3700 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
1080p
low	163 FPS	251 FPS
medium	132 FPS	234 FPS
high	113 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	220 FPS
medium	114 FPS	186 FPS
high	95 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	154 FPS
medium	69 FPS	131 FPS
high	55 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
1080p
low	484 FPS	441 FPS
medium	408 FPS	370 FPS
high	323 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	287 FPS
1440p
low	416 FPS	370 FPS
medium	364 FPS	323 FPS
high	298 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	255 FPS
medium	236 FPS	229 FPS
high	208 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	186 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
1080p
low	569 FPS	570 FPS
medium	534 FPS	564 FPS
high	483 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	550 FPS	570 FPS
medium	455 FPS	510 FPS
high	414 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	355 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	432 FPS
medium	320 FPS	368 FPS
high	282 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
1080p
low	569 FPS	570 FPS
medium	569 FPS	570 FPS
high	569 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	570 FPS
1440p
low	569 FPS	570 FPS
medium	569 FPS	570 FPS
high	552 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	481 FPS	513 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	536 FPS
medium	442 FPS	489 FPS
high	394 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	379 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,777 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,781 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 scores 22,777 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS's 22,781 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Matisse (2019−2020)	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	22,777	22,781
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	14,670
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,903
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,609

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Socket	AM4	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 3700) / Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS targets Mobile.