Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.1 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
Socket AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming9
Productivity9
Single-core9
Multi-core33
Power efficiency9
Lab scores
Performance score9
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.1 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p20 fps
1440p16 fps
4K11 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Zen+
- Process node
- 12 nm
- Socket
- Socket AM4
- Release year
- 2018
- Total cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.1 GHz
- Multiplier
- 32 (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)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid eight-core performance for workstation tasks without breaking the bank. The main complaint is the locked multiplier, which kills any overclocking fun.
Pros
- Class-leading efficiency for office work
- Quiet and cool even under load
- Solid multi-tasking for everyday apps
- Great value for professional builds
Cons
- Not a huge gaming upgrade
- Older PCIe 3.0 only
- Locked multiplier limits tweaking
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
An eight-core workstation chip that runs cool and quiet, but its single-threaded speed feels dated compared to newer alternatives.
Get it if you need a reliable, low-power office CPU for a prebuilt workstation on a tight budget. Skip it if you want modern gaming performance or any multitasking speed, as this old chip will feel slow.
Buy it if…
- You want a reliable office PC that won’t break the bank.
- You need a solid workstation for light video editing or 3D modeling.
- You’re building a quiet home server or a budget multi-tasking rig.
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