AMD Ryzen 7 2700 8-core AM4
Intel ULTRA 5 250K
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 ULTRA 5 250K
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is praised for its excellent value, strong performance, and manageable thermals, especially when compared to pricier AMD chips. Users highlight significant improvements in multitasking, 1% lows, and overall system responsiveness, though some note it may not top raw FPS charts. A few negative reviews focus on unclear return policies and a lack of included cooler, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong multitasking performance
- Improved 1% lows in games
- Manageable thermals
- Fast and responsive system
Cons
- No cooler included
- Unclear return policy
- Not top raw FPS
- Potential 5% FPS loss in some games
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700 | Intel ULTRA 5 250K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core Ultra 5 |
| Model | 2700 | 250K |
| Codename | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 12 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 18★ |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| E-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | 16 | 18★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4 | 30★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 30★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1851 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 159★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
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 ULTRA 5 250K
- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Intel ULTRA 5 250K offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.