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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$270
  • PassMark benchmark result: 31133
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.1 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.2

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%

6.7

Performance

18.0%

7.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

9.0

Platform

1.0%

8.1

Integrated Graphics

Very good
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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%

?

Popularity

  • 6.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.7

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G is a high-performance desktop APU built on the 4nm Zen 4 architecture, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and clock speeds ranging from a 4.2 GHz base to a 5.1 GHz boost. It is distinguished by its powerful integrated Radeon 780M graphics (12 compute units at 2900 MHz) and a dedicated Ryzen AI NPU delivering up to 16 TOPS of performance. Main pros include exceptional 1080p gaming capabilities without a discrete GPU, high energy efficiency with a 65W TDP, and support for enterprise-grade security via AMD PRO technologies. However, it suffers from a reduced 16MB L3 cache compared to standard Ryzen 7000 series chips, is limited to PCIe 4.0 connectivity, and its value can be undermined by the high cost of required high-speed DDR5 RAM.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G

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%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

7.2
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a technical score of 7.17 points, which is higher than that of 87.3% 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 Pro 8700G 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

7.8
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 91.5% 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

desktop
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% 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

AM5
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% 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

X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 91.8% of processors and equal to that of 3.4% of processors.
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 Pro 8700G 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+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% 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+

16
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% 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 Pro 8700G 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

5.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G reaches a boost clock of 5.1 GHz which is higher than that of 86.1% 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

8 x 4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a base clock of 8x4.2 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

4 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% 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

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% 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

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% 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

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 73.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% 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

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% 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

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% 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

5,200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports memory speeds up to 5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.1% of processors and equal to 7% 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

DDR5-5200 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 74.1% of processors and equal to 5.2% 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

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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

256 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 89.4% of processors and equal to 8.3% 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 Pro 8700G 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 780M
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G uses the Radeon 780M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 95.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.9% 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

12
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% 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

AV1 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% 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

65 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 70% 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

65 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 16.4% 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

88 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a boost power of 88 W which is higher than that of 57.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.3% of processors.
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

N/A
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 Pro 8700G supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G vs the average processor

  • 2.54x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (7,061 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (7,061 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.7,061 vs 2,783
  • 59.2% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,952 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 Pro 8700G has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,952 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,952 vs 2,483
  • 79.8% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,645 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 Pro 8700G has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,645 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,645 vs 1,471
  • 2.82x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,533 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 Pro 8700G has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,533 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.13,533 vs 4,793
  • 2.96x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,133 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,133 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.31,133 vs 10,532.5
  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 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 Pro 8700G has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 46.1% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (707 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 Pro 8700G has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (707 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.707 vs 484
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM5 vs FP2).
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a newer release date than the average processor (2,024 vs 2,020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 2.54x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (7,061 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 59.2% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,952 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 79.8% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,645 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 2.82x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,533 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 2.96x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (31,133 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 46.1% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (707 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 14 higher clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (42 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Phoenix vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 3.2x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 5.13x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has more transistors than the average processor (25.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 4x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 81.7% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (83.2 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 77.3% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 780M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G 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.

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Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 37.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 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 Pro 8700G has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    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

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 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 Pro 8700G has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.65 W vs 45 W
  • 37.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    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

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (88 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.88 W vs 64 W
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 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

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.12 vs 24
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G?

  • Exceptional integrated graphics performance (Radeon 780M) capable of 1080p gaming on many AAA titles without a discrete GPU.
  • Very high energy efficiency with low idle and load power consumption (65W TDP).
  • Includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for local AI acceleration tasks.
  • Comes bundled with a functional Wraith Spire cooler, adding value for budget builds.
  • Strong single-core performance suitable for both gaming and general productivity.
  • Excellent solution for Small Form Factor (SFF) or Mini-PC builds where a dedicated GPU cannot fit.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8700G?

  • High total platform cost due to the requirement for more expensive DDR5 RAM and AM5 motherboards.
  • Reduced L3 cache (16MB vs 32MB on standard 7000 series) which can hamper performance in cache-sensitive applications and games.
  • Limited PCIe connectivity with only 16 available PCIe 4.0 lanes, potentially bottlenecking future high-end GPU or SSD upgrades.
  • Lower value proposition compared to a similarly priced budget CPU and discrete GPU combo (e.g., Intel i5 + budget Arc/GTX card).
  • Early stability and BIOS compatibility issues reported on some motherboard platforms at launch.
  • Heavily dependent on high-speed (and more expensive) RAM to achieve advertised graphical performance.

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G is a 65W, 8-core/16-thread desktop APU based on the Zen 4 architecture, featuring powerful Radeon 780M integrated graphics and a dedicated AI engine (NPU). Operating at 4.2 GHz to 5.1 GHz, it acts as a high-performance, power-efficient "all-in-one" solution for modern computing, specifically offering enhanced enterprise security features. While designed for...Read more

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servethehome.com
29/01/2024
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Review More TDP and NPU (Discusses PRO features/lineup) ServeTheHome

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G brings high-end mobile performance to the AM5 socket, featuring 8 "Zen 4" cores, a dedicated NPU for AI, and powerful Radeon 780M integrated graphics, offering excellent 1080p gaming performance without a discrete GPU. While efficient, the APU faces limitations like a smaller 16MB L3 cache and a restriction to PCIe Gen4, which can lead to lower productivity...Read more

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computerbase.de
29/01/2024
AMD Ryzen 8700G & 8600G Review: Gaming, Multimedia, Apps

The ComputerBase review of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G highlights a significant leap in integrated graphics performance, with the Radeon 780M (8700G) and 760M (8600G) enabling 1080p gaming on a single-chip solution. Built on the 4nm Zen 4 architecture, these processors, which include dedicated "Ryzen AI" NPUs, offer strong iGPU capabilities, achieving 45–60 FPS in modern...Read more

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hardwareand.co
24/02/2024
Full Review of the Phoenix Architecture: Ryzen 7 8700G and PRO Variants

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G processors, based on the Zen 4 architecture, deliver significant performance gains for desktop APUs, acting as a viable solution for entry-level 1080p gaming without a discrete graphics card. The flagship 8700G, equipped with Radeon 780M graphics, offers roughly 30% higher CPU performance than the 6-core 8600G. Furthermore, both chips...Read more

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geeknetic.es
29/01/2024
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Review - Geeknetic

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G serves as a high-performance "all-in-one" AM5 APU, combining 8 Zen 4 cores with Radeon 780M graphics that enable 1080p gaming without a discrete card. It excels in efficiency and small-form-factor builds but faces limitations due to reduced L3 cache and limited PCIe lanes compared to traditional Ryzen 7 desktop processors. Key advantages include its potent iGPU...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
29/01/2024
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Review (Complete Analysis)

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is an 8-core/16-thread Zen 4 APU featuring Radeon 780M graphics and a dedicated Ryzen AI (NPU) engine, enabling 1080p gaming without a discrete card. Key advantages include superb energy efficiency with a 65W TDP, support for DDR5/AM5, and excellent performance for small form factor (SFF) builds. However, a high $329 USD price tag, dependency on expensive...Read more

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galaxus.it
03/02/2024
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G gaming benchmark results

The Galaxus review of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G highlights its capability to deliver playable 1080p gaming using the Radeon 780M iGPU, often requiring FSR upscaling to reach 60 FPS in demanding titles. Key pros include high energy efficiency, low thermal output suitable for SFF systems, and excellent performance in less demanding titles. However, the APU cannot compete with dedicated...Read more

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