AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
The 8-core, 16-thread Zen+ architecture delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a 4.1GHz boost and a low 65W TDP, making it an efficient workhorse. Its unlocked multiplier and bundled Wraith Spire cooler offer accessible overclocking, while StoreMI technology adds a unique storage acceleration layer. This processor is best for budget-conscious builders assembling a capable workstation for video editing or 3D rendering on the AM4 platform.
Cores 8
Threads 16
Boost Clock 4100 MHz
L3 Cache 16 MB
TDP 65 W
Socket AM4
59 Overall Score
Price CA$628
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong multi thread (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong platform (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
62/100Our AI sentiment read▼20
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 2700 |
| Codename | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 12 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 8 |
| P-cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3200 |
| Boost Clock | 4100 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 15599 |
| PassMark Single | 2171 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | 2933 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory | 64 |
| ECC | No |
Platform & Power
| Socket | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
| TDP | 65 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi | DAKboard CPU v4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20 | 32 | 4 | - | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 64 | 4 | - | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4100 | 5500 | 3500 | 3400 | - | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 16 | 30 | 256 | 8 | - | - |
| Tdp W | 65 | 125 | 200 | 270 | - | - |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AM4 | AM5 | BGA |
| Integrated Graphics | - | None | No | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | 66.1 | 62.2 | 70.2 | 8.5 | 79.6 | 71 | 90.7 | 60.9 |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF Compare | 95.5 | 96.9 | 90.6 | 79 | 95.4 | 95.1 | 90.7 | 99.2 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 0 | 97.3 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 47.6 | 62.2 | 60.5 | 0 | 32.5 | 44.1 | 90.7 | 50.2 |
| MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi Compare | 3.3 | 20.1 | 90.9 | 0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 90.7 | 3.1 |
| DAKboard CPU v4 Compare | 12.6 | 20.1 | 17.5 | 0 | 11.9 | 17 | 59.7 | 20 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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Usage Scores
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