Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
3.0 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)3.0 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
- 3.0 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.0 GHz
- Multiplier
- 30 (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
- 42.671 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners liked the solid multi-core performance for the price. The common gripe was the lower single-core speed compared to Intel's options at the time.
Pros
- Eight cores for heavy multitasking
- Low power keeps your PC cool
- Solid performance for everyday work
- Reliable stability for professional tasks
Cons
- Single-core performance feels dated
- Stock cooler is mediocre at best
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is a first-gen Zen office CPU with eight cores, but its single-core performance feels sluggish by today's standards.
Get it if you need a cheap, reliable work CPU for an older AM4 board and don't care about gaming speed. Skip it if you want modern gaming performance or fast single-core tasks, as newer chips are far quicker.
Buy it if…
- You need a cheap, capable workstation for office work and multitasking.
- You're building a budget all-rounder PC for light gaming and daily use.
- You want a reliable, power-efficient CPU for a quiet home server.
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