AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 2700 | 1200 |
| Codename | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 12★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Threads | 16★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong multi thread (71st percentile)
- Strong platform (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 59 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.