EPYC 9224 vs Ryzen 7 3700X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 3700X
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.18
EPYC 9224
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
26.72
+88.4%

EPYC 9224 outperforms Ryzen 7 3700X by an impressive 88% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 3700X and EPYC 9224 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking512185
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation19.2012.66
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7AMD EPYC
Power efficiency20.6312.64
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date7 July 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$329$1,825

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 3700X has 52% better value for money than EPYC 9224.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 3700X and EPYC 9224 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1648
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplierno data25
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data4x 72 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 3700X and EPYC 9224 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2
SocketAM4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and EPYC 9224. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and EPYC 9224 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and EPYC 9224. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and EPYC 9224.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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.

Ryzen 7 3700X 14.18
EPYC 9224 26.72
+88.4%

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.

Ryzen 7 3700X 22527
EPYC 9224 42448
+88.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.18 26.72
Recency 7 July 2019 10 November 2022
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 48
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 200 Watt

Ryzen 7 3700X has 207.7% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9224, on the other hand, has a 88.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9224 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 3700X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9224 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 3700X and EPYC 9224, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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