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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55PassMark multi-core score:15625N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:3.8 GHzCPU socket:AM4TDP (Thermal design power):95 W

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X Review: Compare 74 technical specifications and 29 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

5.6

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.3

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 60% of processors
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 81%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

5.3

Performance

18%

5.0

Architecture

10%

6.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.3

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

â–¼Worse than 53%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

9.4

Popularity

Grades by review (29)
20 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 89%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

Based on 11 · 10

Reviewers love its productivity power and value for money, but are split on gaming, where many feel it falls behind.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

Based on 146 owners sharing their experience in online comments

60%positive15%mixed25%negative

Owners generally praise its value, overclocking and gaming strength, while RAM tuning and demanding games remain frequent frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say it holds back high frame rates in CPU-heavy games like iRacing, Battlefield, PUBG and Cyberpunk, and it struggles with UE4 and UE5 titles.19
  • Owners report that many RAM kits will not run at rated XMP speeds, and some boards refuse speeds above 2666 or 2133 MHz without tweaking.11
  • Some owners report blue screens and random restarts on Windows 10 and 11, with errors that some say cleared up after a RAM or GPU swap.8
  • Some owners say their chip will not run stable at 3.8 GHz or above, with restarts in games unless they raise voltage or change the board.7
  • Some owners say Windows installs failed or boot loops occurred, which they traced to the GPU, SSD or motherboard rather than the CPU.6
  • Owners say it runs hot at idle and under load, and that a good cooler is needed to keep temperatures in check.4
  • Some owners say a faulty motherboard caused memory slot failures and BIOS problems, and the CPU then could not reach its previous speeds.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Performance

18%

5.0

Architecture

10%

6.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.3

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

5.6
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Processor type
desktop
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM4
This processor uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 75.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
Chipset
AMD 300 Series, AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series
This processor supports AMD 300 Series, AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 72.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.9% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 instruction sets, which is broader support than 80.8% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
8
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
CPU threads
16
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
3.8 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 3.8 GHz which is lower than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 3.4 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 8x3.4 GHz which is higher than that of 79.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
15,625
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 15,625 in PassMark, which is higher than 59.8% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
14 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 32.9% of processors.
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 14 nm
This processor is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 51.6% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
L3 cache
16 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 62% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
L2 cache
4 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 53.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L1 cache
768 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 768 KB which is larger than that of 77.6% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 25.2% of processors and equal to that of 31.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,667 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,667 MHz, which is lower than that of 55.4% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
?
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Integrated graphics
no
This processor does not include integrated graphics. 85.4% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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What reviewers say
TDP (Thermal design power)
95 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 95 W which is higher than that of 87.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
95 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 95 W which is higher than that of 87.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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What reviewers say

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 4 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 8 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    16 usable lanes
    24 vs 16
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 25.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 89% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    9.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (29)
    20 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 6.7
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3.4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Supports memory overclocking
    This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 25.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 89% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    9.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (29)
    20 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 6.7
  • 4.55x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).
    £55 vs £250
  • 15.3% higher sentiment score
    8.3 vs 7.2
  • 8.7% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has better value for money than the average processor (7.92 vs 7.3).
    7.92 vs 7.29
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP5).
    AM4 vs FP5
  • 4 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 8 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3.4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 2 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • 36.2% higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (15,625 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    15,625 vs 11,469
  • 19% better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,336 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    3,336 vs 2,804.5
  • More advanced Turbo Core
    This processor has a more advanced Turbo Core version than the average processor (3 vs 2).
    Turbo Core 3
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (768 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    768 KB vs 384 KB
  • 77.8% larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    16 MB vs 9 MB
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 14 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    GlobalFoundries 14 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    16 usable lanes
    24 vs 16
  • Supports memory overclocking
    This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 31.6% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (335 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    335 vs 490
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 13.6% lower boost clock
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    3.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 28.4% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,099 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,099 vs 1,535
  • 17.9% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,101 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    2,101 vs 2,558
  • 2.11x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    95 W vs 45 W
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 38% slower Blender rendering
    This processor has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (246.7 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    246.7 vs 398.015
  • 3 years older release date
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2017 vs 2020).
    March 2017
    2017 vs 2020
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 13.6% lower boost clock
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    3.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 31.6% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (335 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    335 vs 490
  • 28.4% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,099 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,099 vs 1,535
  • 17.9% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,101 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    2,101 vs 2,558
  • 38% slower Blender rendering
    This processor has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (246.7 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    246.7 vs 398.015
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 20.3% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (213 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    213 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • 16.7% lower memory speed
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,667 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    2,667 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • No integrated graphics
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • 2.11x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    95 W vs 45 W
  • 2.11x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (95 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    95 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
RememberThisTech
≈ estimated
12/04/2024
Hands-on review · used system build and gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is still viable for gaming at this bargain price, though the CPU is dated and the board lacks video output.
4.0
Dowsett Reviews Tech
≈ estimated
31/05/2023
Gaming benchmark at 1080p and 1440p vs 5900X
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X bottlenecks modern high-end GPUs, so pairing it with one wastes much of the card's power.
8.0
RedGamingTech
≈ estimated
13/12/2020
Retro benchmark · modern game tests and overclock
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is still more than enough for gaming over the next few years, if you don't chase top frame rates.
6.0
MindBlank Tech
≈ estimated
07/08/2017
Hands-on review · Editing, rendering and encoding benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a step forward for editing, but software leaves most of its 16 threads unused.
8.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
29/03/2017
Hands-on review · benchmarks and RAM compatibility
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is strong for productivity and value, but its gaming frame rates and RAM compatibility problems hold it back.
8.0
UFD Tech
≈ estimated
02/03/2017
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks vs i7-7700K
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X matches the i7-7700K in every test, though its clock speeds trail and overclocking is tricky.
9.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
02/03/2017
Hands-on review · benchmarks, gaming and overclocking tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a strong, competitive high-end CPU and the best value of the pair, though gaming and overclocking disappoint slightly.
9.5
Cheap Bastard
≈ estimated
26/03/2020
Hands-on review · 10 game benchmarks and Cinebench
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X offers excellent gaming performance for the price, and the creator says he loves it.
8.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
19/11/2017
Comparison · gaming, rendering and price vs Intel
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is the best pick for streaming, editing and multitasking, and offers better value at a lower cost than the i7-8700K.
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
tomshardware.com
≈ estimated
27/03/2017
Lab test · Overclocking and gaming
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X matches the 1800X when overclocked, but it trails Intel's quad-core chips in many games.
9.0
kitguru.net
✓ explicit
06/03/2017
Benchmark review · Overclocking focus
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 1700X is an eight-core chip that reaches a stable 4 GHz when overclocked, but tops out there and suits gamers who don't need ultra-high refresh rates.
9.0
digit.in
≈ estimated
01/08/2023
Benchmark roundup · Productivity and rendering
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X performs very close to the 1800X in multi-core work and suits most users, but has less overclocking headroom and trails Intel in single-threaded apps.
8.0
tomshardware.com
≈ estimated
27/03/2017
Workstation test · Rendering and encoding
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 1700X is strong at HandBrake encoding and multi-threaded rendering, trails Intel in some lightly threaded professional tasks, and gains most from overclocking.
9.0
overclockers.com
≈ estimated
27/03/2017
Benchmark test · Stock and overclocked
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a fast eight-core chip for heavy multi-threaded work, but Intel still wins some tests, such as SuperPi.
9.0
hardwareluxx.de
≈ estimated
07/03/2017
Hands-on test · Overclocking check
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 1700X is a slightly slower version of the 1800X with the same cores, cache and TDP, reaching about 4 GHz overclocked but needing good cooling.
6.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
13/03/2017
Lab test · Speed and power
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is fast and efficient at demanding calculations, but without integrated graphics it needs a separate card.
8.0
pcwelt.de
≈ estimated
16/03/2017
Lab test · Gaming and multi-core
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a strong multi-core chip that runs cool and overclocks easily, but it trails Intel in game frame rates.
9.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
08/03/2017
Lab test · Efficient eight-core chip
Verdict
The Ryzen 7 1700X is an eight-core chip that runs about 5 percent behind the 1800X, stays efficient under load and beats rivals in its class.
9.5
59hardware.net
≈ estimated
19/04/2017
Lab test · Benchmarks
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has no integrated graphics, so it needs a separate card, but its higher clock speed gives it an edge over the 1700.
8.8
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
24/03/2017
Lab test · Overclocking
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X runs cool and overclocks well to 4 GHz, but it draws far more power than the 1700 under load.
9.0
muycomputer.com
≈ estimated
22/03/2017
Benchmark test · Overclocking and gaming
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a strong eight-core chip that overclocks to a stable 4 GHz, but games barely use its eight cores.
9.0
tech.everyeye.it
≈ estimated
23/03/2017
Lab test · Gaming and workstation
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X handles heavy multi-threaded work well, but it trails the Core i7-7700K by 14 FPS in Battlefield 1 at 2K.
9.0
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
31/03/2017
Lab test · Power and heat
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X runs cool and draws less power than the Core i7-7700K under stress, but at the same clock speed it uses far more.
topdigamma.it
02/03/2017
Not graded yet
8.0
techgaming.nl
✓ explicit
18/09/2017
Hands-on review · Multi-threaded and overclocking
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a strong multi-threaded chip that reaches 4GHz easily and stays cool, though single-core speed trails Intel's newer chips.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

  • Exceptional multi-threaded performance, often rivaling or beating Intel CPUs that cost twice as much at launch
  • Excellent value for workstation tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and content creation
  • Unlocked multiplier allows for relatively easy overclocking to reach the performance levels of the flagship 1800X
  • Significantly improved power efficiency (95W TDP) and thermal performance compared to previous AMD FX generations
  • Strong value proposition within the AM4 platform, which offered a longer-lived socket than contemporary Intel alternatives

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

  • Single-core performance and IPC (Instructions Per Clock) lag behind Intel's Kaby Lake architecture
  • Gaming performance at 1080p is noticeably lower than cheaper quad-core Intel competitors like the i7-7700K
  • Early adopters reported frequent memory compatibility issues and a 'finiticky' setup process requiring BIOS updates
  • Limited overclocking headroom, with many chips hitting a 'wall' around 3.9GHz to 4.0GHz regardless of cooling
  • Does not include a stock cooler in the box, requiring an additional purchase

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a first-generation 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the 14nm Zen architecture, featuring a 3.4 GHz base clock and a 3.8 GHz boost frequency. Designed for the AM4 socket, it includes 16 MB of L3 cache, a 95W TDP, and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 2667 MHz. Its main characteristics include an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking and Extended Frequency Range (XFR) technology, which can push single-core speeds up to 3.9 GHz depending on cooling. Key pros include exceptional multi-core performance for content creation, 3D rendering, and multitasking at a competitive price point. Main cons include lower single-core IPC and gaming performance compared to contemporary Intel 'Kaby Lake' rivals, lack of an integrated GPU, and the omission of a bundled stock cooler in many retail packages.

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