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Square green ceramic processor with gold contacts and silver metal heatspreader engraved with Ryzen 7 2700

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-1WEC-43FVA

Eight-core desktop processor with 16 threads, 3.2 GHz base and 4.1 GHz max boost on the AM4 platform

  • CPU cores8-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Processor codenamePinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
  • CPU threads16-Threads
  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle multi-threaded workloads
  • 2 GHz base clock with 4.1 GHz max boost for responsive performance
  • 65 W TDP enables efficient thermal management
  • 12 nm manufacturing process balances power and speed
  • DDR4 memory support on AM4 socket for platform compatibility

Eight-core desktop processor

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is an eight-core desktop processor with 16 threads. It runs at a 3.2 GHz base frequency and can reach a 4.1 GHz maximum boost. The 65W thermal design power fits standard cooling envelopes. This OEM unit ships without a cooler or retail packaging.

AM4 socket and DDR4 memory support

The Socket AM4 interface supports DDR4 memory and provides 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. Builders must supply their own compatible cooling solution for the AM4 mounting pattern. The 12nm Zen+ core architecture delivers 4MB of L2 cache and 16MB of L3 cache.

65W TDP and PCIe 3.0 lane limits

The 65W thermal design power sets the practical heat ceiling for sustained workloads. PCI Express 3.0 limits total bandwidth to 16 lanes for graphics and storage combined. Systems needing more lanes or higher memory speeds will hit this interface boundary.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 8-Core
Typical for this category: the median of 271 items is 8.
TDP rating 65 W
Lower than about 60% of the 320 comparable items (median 95 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 7 2nd Gen
Performance
Working frequency3.2 GHz
Processor
CPU cores8-Core
CPU socketSocket AM4
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenamePinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
CPU threads16-Threads
Level 2 cache4 MB
Level 3 cache16 MB
Process node12 nm
Virtualization supportYes
Max PCIe lanes16
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0

Questions about this item

What does the PCIe 3.0 interface with 16 lanes cap in practice?

The PCIe 3.0 interface provides 16 lanes for graphics and add-in cards, limiting bandwidth to the PCIe 3.0 specification for connected devices.

What does the 65W TDP mean for cooler clearance and mounting?

A 65W thermal design power requires a compatible AM4 cooler; the processor ships without a cooling device so a separate solution must be mounted to the motherboard's AM4 retention bracket.

How is the processor installed, and which step is often missed?

Align the gold triangle on the processor with the socket marker, lower it gently into the AM4 socket, then secure the retention arm; a common mistake is forgetting to remove the socket's protective cover before placement.

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