Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.0 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
45W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming9
Productivity9
Single-core9
Multi-core33
Power efficiency9
Lab scores
Performance score9
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.0 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
- 2.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.0 GHz
- Multiplier
- 28
- 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)
- 45W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners praise its low power draw and cool running for a capable eight-core chip. The common gripe is that it lags behind newer CPUs in gaming, feeling a bit dated.
Pros
- Sips power, runs very cool.
- Still handles modern games fine.
- Multitasks well for everyday use.
- Great upgrade path on AM4.
Cons
- Single-core performance lags behind newer chips
- Gaming frame rates can disappoint
- Limited upgrade path on AM4
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 2700E
A modest eight-core chip for compact builds that trades top speed for low power and quiet operation.
Get it if you want a low-power chip for a quiet office PC or basic home server that won't break the bank. Skip it if you need serious gaming punch or heavy multitasking, as newer budget CPUs easily beat it.
Buy it if…
- You build a small, quiet office PC that rarely gets pushed hard.
- You need a cheap AM4 upgrade for a light home server or HTPC.
- You want a low-power chip for a compact, basic gaming rig.
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