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  • Avg. price: ~£120
  • PassMark benchmark result: 6821
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.8 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 2700U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.4

Performance

18.0%

4.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

7.9

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.7

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U is a mobile SoC from the Raven Ridge family, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads built on a 14nm Zen architecture. It operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz with a boost clock of up to 3.8 GHz, supported by 4 MB of L3 cache and an integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 GPU with 640 shaders. Designed for ultrathin laptops, it has a configurable TDP (cTDP) typically ranging from 12W to 25W and supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory. Its main strengths include strong multi-threaded performance for its class and superior integrated graphics capabilities compared to contemporary competitors. However, its performance is highly dependent on the laptop's thermal design and power limits, often leading to significant throttling during sustained heavy workloads, and it is no longer supported on newer operating systems like Windows 11.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 2700U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.1
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a technical score of 4.12 points, which is lower than that of 77.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

5.9
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 69.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP5
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 56.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.8 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U reaches a boost clock of 3.8 GHz which is lower than that of 68.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a base clock of 4x2.2 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 14 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 10
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses the Radeon Vega 10 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 76.4% of processors and equal to that in 0.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

10
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has 10 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 72.8% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 12-25 W
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700U vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U 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.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U 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
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    What it is: The maximum number of displays the processor can drive at once.
    When it matters: When you plan a multi-monitor setup with integrated graphics.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 4

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.4 vs 3
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon Vega 10 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
    When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon Vega 10 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).Radeon Vega 10 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon Vega 10 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U 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.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 3 year/s older release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
    October 2017
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 46.2% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (791 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 27.7% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,794 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 25.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (361 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 50.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,378 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 35.2% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,821 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 6 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (22 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    8 usable lanes
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 58.3% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (10 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 46.2% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (791 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (791 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.791 vs 1,471
  • 27.7% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,794 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,794 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,794 vs 2,483
  • 25.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (361 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (361 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.361 vs 484
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 50.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,378 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 7 2700U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,378 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.2,378 vs 4,793
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 2700U?

  • Integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics outperform contemporary Intel UHD options and are comparable to entry-level dedicated GPUs like the MX130.
  • Excellent multi-threaded performance for a 15W mobile processor, making it strong for productivity and multitasking.
  • Efficient power consumption (15W TDP) allows for better battery life in well-optimized laptop designs.
  • Generally offered as a high-value alternative to Intel Core i7 mobile processors at a lower price point.
  • Refined caching mechanism leads to lower latency and faster loading times in everyday tasks.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 2700U?

  • Prone to significant thermal and power-limit throttling in thin-and-light laptop chassis, which can cause performance to 'tank' during sustained workloads.
  • Lower single-core performance compared to equivalent Intel Core i5 and i7 processors of the same generation.
  • Early driver support was frequently criticized as unstable or poorly optimized, particularly for creative apps like Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Gaming performance can be inconsistent due to the BIOS-level power management prioritizing CPU clocks over GPU clocks once thermal limits are hit.
  • No longer competitive for modern AAA gaming or heavy professional workloads compared to newer Ryzen 4000/5000+ series mobile chips.

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16/07/2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700U - LaptopMedia

The LaptopMedia review highlights that the desktop AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (12nm Zen+) significantly outperforms the mobile Ryzen 7 2700U (14nm Zen), with the former offering 8 cores/16 threads and higher clock speeds compared to the latter's 4 cores/8 threads. In benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 2700 dominates, delivering 152% faster 3D rendering and 71% better Photoshop performance, with major...Read more

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30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U is a 14nm mobile processor designed for thin laptops, featuring 4 Zen cores, 8 threads, and integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics. Operating within a configurable 12W-25W TDP, it offers a 2.2 GHz base clock and a 3.8 GHz boost, providing strong multi-threaded performance and competitive graphics for its era. Key advantages include superior integrated graphics...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U is a 14nm mobile processor from the Raven Ridge family, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 15W TDP, yielding a PassMark score of approximately 6,825 for mid-range laptops. Key advantages include the integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics, which offer superior performance for light gaming and creative tasks compared to contemporary competitors. However, the chip...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/02/2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U vs Intel Core i5-8250U - the rival is back

LaptopMedia compares the 14nm quad-core AMD Ryzen 7 2700U and Intel Core i5-8250U, noting similar 15W TDPs but higher clock speeds for the AMD chip (up to 3.80 GHz) compared to Intel (up to 3.40 GHz). While the Ryzen 7 2700U provides superior rendering performance, outperforming the i5 in Cinebench 15 by 7.2%, the Intel Core i5-8250U offers a larger 6MB L3 cache. Pros for the AMD...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
04/02/2018
The new AMD Ryzen 7 2700U ranks 26th in our laptop processor rankings

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U is a 14nm mobile processor designed to compete with Intel’s 8th-gen chips, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 3.80 GHz boost clock. A major advantage is the Radeon RX Vega 10 integrated graphics, which outperforms Intel UHD 620, while the chip boasts stronger multi-threaded performance in rendering and productivity tasks than its rivals. However, the...Read more

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CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Ryzen 7 2700U (8T)

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor featuring 128MB of 3D V-Cache, delivering high-performance gaming and productivity capabilities. It boasts superior energy efficiency with a 120W TDP, making it cooler and quieter than the standard 7950X or Intel's i9-13900K, while supporting modern DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 standards. However, the chip is expensive ($699) and,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
16/07/2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs. AMD Ryzen 7 2700U: The Uncompromising Ryzen 7 2700

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (12nm) and Ryzen 7 2700U (14nm) represent fundamentally different segments, with the desktop-grade 2700 offering 8 cores and a 65W TDP that vastly outpowers the 4-core 15W 2700U mobile chip. The Ryzen 7 2700 delivers significantly higher, 152% faster 3D rendering performance (Cinebench 15) and 71% better Photoshop results compared to the 2700U, which includes...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/02/2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U vs Intel Core i5-8250U – The Rival Is Back

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U and Intel Core i5-8250U are both 14nm, 15W, quad-core processors, though the Ryzen 7 holds a raw spec advantage with higher base (2.20 GHz) and boost (3.80 GHz) clocks. In performance benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 outpaces the i5-8250U, leading by roughly 7.2% in Cinebench 15 and 20% in Photoshop tasks, although daily usage feels similar. While the Ryzen 7 offers...Read more

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Q4 2017
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U Specifications and Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, built on a 14nm process, features four cores, eight threads, a 2.20-3.80 GHz clock speed, and a 15W TDP, marking a competitive entry for AMD in the mobile sector. It distinguishes itself with integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics, offering 10 compute cores for superior visual performance in thin-and-light notebooks. While multi-threaded performance is strong,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
16/07/2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700U

The LaptopMedia comparison between the desktop AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (12nm, 8C/16T, 65W) and mobile Ryzen 7 2700U (14nm, 4C/8T) highlights a significant performance gap driven by architecture and TDP differences. The desktop 2700 dominates, delivering 152% higher Cinebench 15 scores and 71% faster Adobe Photoshop performance due to its higher clock speeds (up to 4.1 GHz) and larger 16MB...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/02/2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U vs Intel Core i5-8250U – The Rival Is Back

LaptopMedia compares the 14nm AMD Ryzen 7 2700U and Intel Core i5-8250U, both 15W TDP processors, noting the Ryzen's higher base (2.20 GHz) and boost (3.80 GHz) clocks against the i5's 1.60 GHz/3.40 GHz. While both feature 6MB total cache, Intel offers 6MB L3, whereas AMD splits it, providing 4MB L3. The Ryzen 7 2700U provides superior 3D rendering and heavy task performance,...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
13/07/2018
Short review: HP EliteBook 745 G5 (Ryzen 7 2700U) Laptop

The HP EliteBook 745 G5 is a premium 14-inch business laptop featuring a rigid, lightweight aluminum chassis, excellent input devices, and comprehensive security features. While the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U processor and Vega 10 graphics provide decent performance for daily tasks, the system suffers from thermal throttling due to strict power limits and often uses single-channel RAM, which...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
12/07/2018
HP EliteBook 755 G5 (Ryzen 7 2700U, Vega 10) Laptop Review

The HP EliteBook 755 G5 is a 15.6-inch business notebook featuring a premium, durable aluminum chassis, a Ryzen 7 2700U processor, and AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics. While praised for its excellent input devices and maintenance-friendly design, the laptop suffers from limited performance due to thermal throttling and, crucially, is often hindered by single-channel RAM, which limits...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
20/09/2018
HP EliteBook 735 G5 (7 2700U, Vega 10) Laptop Short Review

The HP EliteBook 735 G5 is a premium 13.3-inch business laptop featuring a sturdy, matte silver aluminum chassis, an AMD Ryzen 7 2700U processor, and integrated Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics. It is well-equipped for corporate environments, offering a smartcard reader, a mechanical webcam shutter, and a dedicated docking connector, though the Ryzen 7 APU's performance is slightly...Read more

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20/09/2018
Modern laptop with USB-C: four models tested

A 2018 review by c't examines four 13.3-inch laptops priced around €800, focusing on the versatility of USB-C ports for charging and data transfer, along with the performance of quad-core CPUs and SSDs. The tested models are highlighted for their portable, 13.3-inch form factors and premium-feeling aluminum designs, which are suitable for mobile professionals. Key advantages include...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
16/07/2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700U: the uncompromising Ryzen 7 2700

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (12nm) offers superior, high-performance desktop-grade computing, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and higher clock speeds, heavily outperforming the 4-core, 15W TDP Ryzen 7 2700U designed for thin-and-light laptops. Benchmarks show the 2700 outperforms the 2700U by 152% in 3D rendering (Cinebench 15) and 71% in Adobe Photoshop, proving a massive performance gap....Read more

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