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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

AMD

Ryzen 7 1700X

  • Blender render score 136 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 3.8 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 2700

  • Blender render score 138 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.1 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AAMD Ryzen 7 1700X136

Median of 2 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700138

Median of 3 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A20%Basic
B26%Basic

Better pick: Ryzen 7 2700 · Max boost clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz

Office Work

A27%Basic
B35%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 7 2700 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 95 W

Daily Use

A28%Basic
B34%Basic

Better pick: Ryzen 7 2700 · TDP / base power: 65 W vs 95 W

Content Creation

A34%Basic
B35%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AAMD Ryzen 7 1700X

27/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700

33/100

AAMD Ryzen 7 1700X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 95 W vs 65 W (46% higher)
  • Max boost clock 3.8 GHz vs 4.1 GHz (7% lower)
  • Blender render score 136 samples/min vs 138 samples/min (1% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 2700

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 95 W (32% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (8% higher)
  • Blender render score 138 samples/min vs 136 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (6% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAAMD Ryzen 7 1700XBAMD Ryzen 7 2700
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.136 samples/min138 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.23
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1616
Base clock3.4 GHz Better +6%3.2 GHz
Max boost clock3.8 GHz4.1 GHz Better +8%
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB16 MB
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power95 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Platform
ArchitectureZenZen+
SocketAM4AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm12 nm
Release year20172018
Launch price$399$299

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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700 at a glance

This page compares the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 2700 posts a median render score of 138 against 136 for AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 2 community submissions.

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.8 GHz max boost clock, 95 W tdp / base power, released in 2017, launched at $399. AMD Ryzen 7 2700: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.1 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2018, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 27 for Ryzen 7 1700X and 33 for Ryzen 7 2700 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 7 2700; for office work: Ryzen 7 2700; for daily use: Ryzen 7 2700; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Ryzen 7 1700X vs Ryzen 7 2700 FAQ

Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 1700X or the Ryzen 7 2700?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 2700 posts a median render score of 138 against 136 for AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 2 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Ryzen 7 1700X or the Ryzen 7 2700?

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is rated at 95 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 2700 draws 46% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Ryzen 7 1700X and the Ryzen 7 2700 cost at launch?

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X launched at $399 and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Ryzen 7 1700X or the Ryzen 7 2700 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (20 vs 26 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.