Ryzen 7 1700

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 3.7 GHz on AM4.

4.3 · 188 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.7 GHz

L3 cache

16384 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming9

Productivity9

Single-core9

Multi-core33

Power efficiency9

Lab scores

Performance score9

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)3.7 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p20 fps

1440p16 fps

4K11 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Summit Ridge
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: AM4
Release year: 2017
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.0 GHz
Boost clock: 3.7 GHz
Multiplier: 30 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 768 KB
L2 cache: 4 MB
L3 cache: 16384 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
PCIe: PCIe n/a
Launch price: $329

Technologies

Instruction sets: XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the great multi-core performance for the price, calling it a steal for productivity. The main gripes are its lower single-core speed for gaming and the finicky memory support.

Pros

Great multi-core value for its time
Runs cool without a fuss
Solid foundation for a budget build
Handles everyday tasks without lag

Cons

Slower than newer budget chips
Lacks integrated graphics support
Single-core performance feels dated

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 1700

A desktop CPU with many cores and threads for its time, but single-thread speed lagged behind Intel's offerings.

Get it if you’re building a budget workstation on a tight budget and need more cores for rendering or compiling without breaking the bank. Skip it if you’re gaming, because newer chips run circles around it for just a little more cash.