Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.3 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
105W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming10
Productivity10
Single-core10
Multi-core33
Power efficiency10
Lab scores
Performance score10
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.3 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p22 fps
1440p18 fps
4K12 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.3 GHz
- Multiplier
- 37 (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)
- 105W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $329
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
Owners love the solid multi-tasking performance and value for the money. The usual gripe is the stock cooler is loud under heavy load and the single-threaded speed feels dated now.
Pros
- Smooth gaming without breaking a sweat
- Handles heavy multitasking like a champ
- Stays cool with the stock cooler
- Great value for a used build
Cons
- Gets noticeably hot under load
- Slower single-core performance than Intel
- Lacks PCIe 4.0 support
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 2700X
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is a last-gen eight-core processor whose only real trick today is being a cheap drop-in upgrade for old AM4 boards.
Get it if you want a solid all-around CPU for a budget AM4 build and don't need the latest single-core speed. Skip it if you play high-refresh-rate games or need faster performance for single-threaded work.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid all-rounder for a budget gaming PC build.
- You need extra threads for video editing or 3D rendering work.
- You are building a PC with an older AM4 motherboard you already own.
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