Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.1 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming9
Productivity9
Single-core9
Multi-core33
Power efficiency9
Lab scores
Performance score9
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.1 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p20 fps
1440p16 fps
4K11 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.1 GHz
- Multiplier
- 32 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 768 KB
- L2 cache
- 4 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 46.933 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $299
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.2, SSE4A, -V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
People love it as a great value multi-core chip for gaming and streaming. The main complaint is that it falls behind newer processors in single-core speed for high-FPS gaming.
Pros
- Feels fast for everyday tasks
- Runs cool with the stock cooler
- Great value on used market
- Handles multitasking without stutter
Cons
- Slower than newer budget chips
- No integrated graphics at all
- Single-core performance feels dated
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 2700
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is an eight-core processor for AM4 that runs cool and quiet, but its single-threaded performance feels dated.
Get it if you need a cheap, cool-running upgrade for an older AM4 board and don't need top gaming speed. Skip it if you're building new or want modern performance, as newer chips are much faster for the same money.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid, affordable eight-core upgrade for an older AM4 board.
- You're building a quiet, low-power work or streaming PC.
- You need a reliable multi-tasking CPU for heavy office work and light video editing.
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