Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.6 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming15
Productivity14
Single-core15
Multi-core33
Power efficiency15
Lab scores
Performance score15
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p33 fps
1440p26 fps
4K18 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.6 GHz
- L1 cache
- 512 KB
- L2 cache
- 4 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 95°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $179
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid price-to-performance and easy drop-in upgrade for older AM4 boards. The usual gripe is that it's hard to find at a fair price and lacks the faster PCIe features of newer chips.
Pros
- Easy drop-in upgrade for AM4 builds
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Handles everyday tasks without breaking sweat
- Great value for no-nonsense productivity
Cons
- No PCIe 4.0 support
- Integrated graphics are basic
- No overclocking headroom
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 5700
A last-gen 8-core AM4 CPU that runs cool and quiet but lacks the performance uplift you'd expect from a newer chip.
Get it if you need a cheap, efficient upgrade for an older AM4 build and don't mind losing PCIe 4.0. Skip it if you want modern features like DDR5 or the fastest gaming performance for your money.
Buy it if…
- You want an affordable upgrade for your older AM4 motherboard.
- You need a capable multi-core CPU for light video editing.
- You run a home server and need good performance at low power draw.
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