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AMD Ryzen 7 2700

Released Apr 19, 2018$299 launch priceDesktop Processor

The Ryzen 7 2700 is a 65 W Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 3.2 GHz base clock and up to 4.1 GHz boost, built on 12 nm for the AM4 socket. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and no integrated graphics.

Pros

  • 8 cores and 16 threads at a 65 W default TDP
  • Unlocked for overclocking
  • Zen+ cores on 12 nm with higher clocks than the first-generation 1700
  • 16 MB of L3 cache and 4 MB of L2 cache
  • Dual-channel DDR4 with official support up to 2933 MT/s

Cons

  • No integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required
  • PCIe 3.0 only
  • Lower clocks than the 105 W Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz base, 4.3 GHz boost)
33.6Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Single-core25.1
Multi-core34.6
Gaming41.7

Full specifications

Everything we track for the AMD Ryzen 7 2700

General

Announced
2018
Socket
AM4
Process
12 nm
Base TDP
65 W
Unlocked multiplier
Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores
8
Threads
16
Base clock
3.2 GHz
Boost clock
4.1 GHz
L2 cache
4 MB
L3 cache
16 MB

Memory

Memory support
DDR4-2933
Memory channels
2

Platform

PCIe version
3

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (single)
1,164Bottom 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
6,396Bottom 30%
PassMark
15,582Bottom 32%
PassMark (single thread)
2,169Bottom 9%

Quick answers

Is the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 good in 2026?

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 earns an Inno Score of 33.6/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The Ryzen 7 2700 is a 65 W Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 3.2 GHz base clock and up to 4.1 GHz boost, built on 12 nm for the AM4 socket. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and no integrated graphics.

What are the key specs of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700?

Cores: 8 · Threads: 16 · Boost clock: 4.1 GHz · Socket: AM4

What are the closest alternatives to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are AMD Ryzen 7 1700, AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, AMD Ryzen 5 4600G — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.