Ryzen 7 3700X vs Xeon Gold 6122

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: +10.4% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 23,781).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6122, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6122 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon Gold 6122

2018

Why buy it

✅+6% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Xeon Gold 6122

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+6% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,430 vs 23,781).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6122, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6122 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Xeon Gold 6122?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6122 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 3700X 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 6122 is the better fit. You are getting 6% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 3700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3700X is at an unclear MSRP at $329 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.4% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6122 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 6% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 3700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018). 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 3700X Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6122 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	200 FPS	186 FPS
medium	163 FPS	151 FPS
high	137 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	146 FPS
medium	121 FPS	115 FPS
high	100 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	68 FPS
medium	71 FPS	57 FPS
high	56 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	561 FPS	211 FPS
medium	525 FPS	188 FPS
high	428 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	545 FPS	183 FPS
medium	471 FPS	166 FPS
high	394 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	119 FPS
medium	304 FPS	109 FPS
high	274 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	561 FPS	595 FPS
medium	561 FPS	559 FPS
high	561 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	558 FPS
medium	561 FPS	453 FPS
high	538 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	355 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	405 FPS
medium	394 FPS	315 FPS
high	343 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon Gold 6122
1080p
low	561 FPS	595 FPS
medium	561 FPS	595 FPS
high	561 FPS	595 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	577 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	595 FPS
medium	561 FPS	595 FPS
high	561 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	441 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	471 FPS
medium	501 FPS	421 FPS
high	447 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	325 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3700X and Xeon Gold 6122

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.

Xeon Gold 6122

The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6122 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6122 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6122 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3700X is built on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3700X scores 22,430 against the Xeon Gold 6122's 23,781 — a 5.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6122. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X vs 28 MB on the Xeon Gold 6122.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3700X	Xeon Gold 6122
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+19%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+100%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+14%	28 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)	—
PassMark	22,430	23,781+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6122 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.