Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
3.4 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
95W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming9
Productivity9
Single-core9
Multi-core33
Power efficiency9
Lab scores
Performance score9
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)3.4 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
- 3.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.4 GHz
- Multiplier
- 34 (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)
- 95W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the solid multi-tasking punch for the price. The main complaint is the lack of an included cooler and the early platform's finicky memory support.
Pros
- Tames heavy workloads without breaking a sweat
- Stays stable even under sustained load
- Punches above its price class
- Sips power for an eight-core chip
Cons
- No real overclocking headroom
- Slower than newer budget chips
- High power draw for performance
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
An early 8-core Zen workstation chip that runs hot for its speed, requiring good cooling to stay comfortable.
Get it if you need a cheap, reliable workhorse for an older AM4 board and don't care about modern gaming speed. Skip it if you want smooth gaming or fast single-core performance, because newer chips are far quicker.
Buy it if…
- You build a budget workstation for multi-threaded tasks.
- You need a cheap upgrade for an older AM4 board.
- You want a solid eight-core chip for light video editing.
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