Ryzen 7 3700X vs EPYC 7371

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7371
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
19.38
+36.7%
Ryzen 7 3700X
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.18

EPYC 7371 outperforms Ryzen 7 3700X by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7371 and Ryzen 7 3700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking297513
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.5919.20
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency10.7920.65
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date13 November 2018 (6 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,550$329

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 3700X has 243% better value for money than EPYC 7371.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7371 and Ryzen 7 3700X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache1.5 MB512 KB
L2 cache8 MB4 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Number of transistors19200 Million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7371 and Ryzen 7 3700X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketTR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7371 and Ryzen 7 3700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7371 and Ryzen 7 3700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7371 and Ryzen 7 3700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7371 and Ryzen 7 3700X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

EPYC 7371 19.38
+36.7%
Ryzen 7 3700X 14.18

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

EPYC 7371 30782
+36.6%
Ryzen 7 3700X 22527

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.38 14.18
Recency 13 November 2018 27 May 2019
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 7371 has a 36.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 7 3700X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 207.7% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7371 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 3700X in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7371 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7371 and Ryzen 7 3700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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