Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
4.1 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
105W
Socket
Socket AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming10
Productivity10
Single-core10
Multi-core33
Power efficiency10
Lab scores
Performance score10
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)4.1 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p22 fps
1440p18 fps
4K12 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
- 3.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.1 GHz
- Multiplier
- 36 (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
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
People love it for solid multi-core work without breaking the bank. The usual complaint is the stock cooler runs loud under heavy loads.
Pros
- Tames heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat
- Stays cool on stock cooling, no fuss
- Handles creative apps like a budget champ
- Keeps work rigs stable for years on end
Cons
- No integrated graphics at all
- Single-thread speed trails newer chips
- Old platform with limited upgrade path
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
A mid-2018 Zen+ workstation CPU with extra security and management features, but outclassed by newer generations.
Get it if you need a reliable, cool-running office CPU for a stable business PC build. Skip it if you want to game or multitask heavily, as newer chips are far faster for the same price.
Buy it if…
- You want a cheap, solid upgrade for an older AM4 office PC.
- You need reliable multi-threaded work on a tight business budget.
- You're building a low-cost workstation for moderate video encoding.
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