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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Reasons To Buy

✓ Significant performance boost vs. 1800X
✓ Bundled coolers
✓ Backward-compatible with 300-series motherboards
✓ Indium solder
✓ Better memory and cache performance

Reasons To Avoid

✗ Limited overclocking headroom
✗ No value-oriented 400-series motherboards yet

Expert Reviews

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Review: Redefining Ryzen

AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X is another big step forward for AMD. The improved boost algorithms add to Ryzen's performance advantage in heavily-threaded applications, while the increased frequency and reduced memory latency provide a boost to a wide range of workloads. …

By Tom's Hardware · 7 years, 7 months ago
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Review

AMD's eight-core Ryzen 7 2700X shines for workstation apps and multitasking, and gamers who pair it with a high-end video card should get better 1080p gaming than with first-gen Ryzen. That's a winning combo.

By PCMag · 7 years, 3 months ago

Specifications

# of CPU Cores	8
# of Threads	16
*OS Support	Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition RHEL x86 64-Bit Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Base Clock	3700.0
CPU Socket	AM4
Default TDP	105
Form Factor	Desktops Boxed Processor
Graphics Model	Discrete Graphics Card Required
L1 Cache	768.0
L2 Cache	4096.0
L3 Cache	16.0
Launch Date	4/19/2018
Max. Boost Clock	4300.0
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)	85.0
Memory Channels	2
PCI Express® Version	PCIe® 3.0 x16
Processor Technology for CPU Cores	12nm FinFET
Supported Technologies	AMD StoreMI Technology AMD SenseMI Technology AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility AMD Ryzen™ VR-Ready Premium
System Memory Specification	2933.0
System Memory Type	DDR4
Thermal Solution (MPK)	AMD Wraith Prism
Thermal Solution (PIB)	Wraith Prism with RGB LED
Unlocked for Overclocking	✓