AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Name AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
8x Cores 8x
16 Threads 16
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
290 $ Release price 350 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2018 Release date Q1/2017
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
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Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
12 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
23765
23765
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
23660
23660

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
15740
15740
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
15702
15702

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
8947
8947
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
8805
8805

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
6252
6252
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
6034
6034

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
5876
5876
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
5784
5784

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
4400
4400
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4138
4138

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
4255
4255
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
4092
4092

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
3448
3448
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
3336
3336

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1532
1532
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1529
1529

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1219
1219
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1140
1140

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1057
1057
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
981
981

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
944
944
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
899
899

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
403
403
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
394
394

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
403
403
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
344
344

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
231
231
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
217.8
217.8

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
164
164
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
155
155

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
17.1
17.1
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
16.8
16.8