ToolsPouch

CPU comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 2700XBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 3700X

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.

APart A

AMD

Ryzen 7 2700X

  • Blender render score 171 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.3 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Blender render score 181 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz
Compare other parts

01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 6% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 7 2700X171

Median of 12 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X181

Median of 32 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A30%Basic
B37%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 3700X · L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB

Office Work

A32%Basic
B39%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 3700X · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 105 W

Daily Use

A33%Basic
B38%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 3700X · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 105 W

Content Creation

A37%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 7 2700X

33/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X

38/100

AAMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)
  • Blender render score 171 samples/min vs 181 samples/min (6% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Blender render score 181 samples/min vs 171 samples/min (6% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 7 2700XBAMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.171 samples/min181 samples/min Better +6%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1232
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1616
Base clock3.7 GHz Better +3%3.6 GHz
Max boost clock4.3 GHz4.4 GHz Better +2%
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB32 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power105 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Platform
ArchitectureZen+Zen 2
SocketAM4AM4
Manufacturing process12 nm7 nm
Release year20182019
Launch price$329$329

Ready to buy?

Prices change daily. Check the current price of each part.

ACheck Price on Amazon: Ryzen 7 2700XBCheck Price on Amazon: Ryzen 7 3700X

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X posts a median render score of 181 against 171 for AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 32 and 12 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.3 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2018, launched at $329. AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 33 for Ryzen 7 2700X and 38 for Ryzen 7 3700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 7 3700X; for office work: Ryzen 7 3700X; for daily use: Ryzen 7 3700X; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 7 2700X vs Ryzen 7 3700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 2700X or the Ryzen 7 3700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X posts a median render score of 181 against 171 for AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 32 and 12 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 7 2700X or the Ryzen 7 3700X?

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is rated at 105 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 3700X draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 7 2700X and the Ryzen 7 3700X cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X launched at $329 and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 7 2700X or the Ryzen 7 3700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (30 vs 37 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

More CPU comparisons

About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.