AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
Intel 5120
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 offers strong performance and value, especially for multitasking and content creation, but user experiences are mixed. Some received the CPU with bent pins or without the advertised cooler, leading to returns and dissatisfaction. While the processor runs well once installed, concerns about packaging, missing accessories, and high temperatures with the stock cooler are notable.
Pros
- Good value for performance
- Strong multitasking and content creation
- 8 cores and 16 threads
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards
- Includes Wraith Spire cooler
Cons
- Bent pins on arrival
- Missing cooler in some orders
- High temperatures with stock cooler
- No integrated graphics
- Slow delivery
Intel 5120
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | Intel 5120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 2700 | 5120 |
| Codename | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 12★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 14★ |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 16 | 28★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4 | 14★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 19.25★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | 105 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong multi thread (71st percentile)
- Strong platform (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Intel 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
No current pricing available
Intel 5120
Verdict
Scores 59 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.