Ryzen 7 1700 vs Ryzen 7 2700E
Ryzen 7 1700
Ryzen 7 2700E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 1700
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 1700 | Ryzen 7 2700E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 1700 | Ryzen 7 2700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+79%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($185) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen 7 2700E
Ryzen 7 1700
The Ryzen 7 1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,772 points. Launch price was $329.
Ryzen 7 2700E
The Ryzen 7 2700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,657 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen 7 2700E share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1700 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700E — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700E (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 1700 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700E uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 1700 scores 14,772 against the Ryzen 7 2700E's 14,657 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 1700. L3 cache: 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1700 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700E.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700 | Ryzen 7 2700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16384 kB | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 14,772 | 14,657 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,065 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700 | Ryzen 7 2700E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 1700) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2700E). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 1700 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 1700 rivals Core i7-7700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700 | Ryzen 7 2700E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 1700 launched at $140 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 2700E debuted at $329. At current prices ($185 vs $329), the Ryzen 7 1700 is $144 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 1700 delivers 79.8 pts/$ vs 44.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 2700E — making the Ryzen 7 1700 the 56.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 1700 | Ryzen 7 2700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $140-57% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185-44% | $329 |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.8+79% | 44.6 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2018 |
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