Ryzen 7 1700X

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 3.8 GHz on AM4.

4.3 · 66 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.8 GHz

L3 cache

16384 MB

TDP

95W

Socket

AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming9

Productivity9

Single-core9

Multi-core33

Power efficiency9

Lab scores

Performance score9

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)3.8 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: 3.4 GHz
Boost clock: 3.8 GHz
Multiplier: 34 (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): 95W
PCIe: PCIe n/a
Launch price: $399

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People love the eight-core performance for the price, making it a great all-rounder. The common complaint is that it runs hot and needs a better cooler than the stock one.

Pros

Excellent multi-core performance for its time
Runs cool under heavy sustained loads
Great value for productivity workloads
Solid overclocking headroom on good cooling

Cons

No integrated graphics support
Single-thread performance lags behind
Requires aftermarket cooler purchase

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 1700X

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is an eight-core, sixteen-thread desktop processor that made high-core-count computing affordable for mainstream builders.

Get it if you need a cheap, capable eight-core chip for productivity on an old AM4 board. Skip it if you game, since newer CPUs are much faster and it lacks integrated graphics.