Ryzen 7 5825C vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Ryzen 7 5825C
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5825C
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5825C | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5825C | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+573%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
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 5825C and Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Ryzen 7 5825C
The Ryzen 7 5825C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,561 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 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: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,699 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 5825C and Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5825C versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5825C (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5825C uses the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5825C scores 14,561 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700's 14,699 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+22% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 14,561 | 14,699 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,551 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,145 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5825C uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 7 5825C) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 1700). The Ryzen 7 5825C includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 5825C launched at $400 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 debuted at $329. At current prices ($400 vs $60), the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is $340 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5825C delivers 36.4 pts/$ vs 245.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 the 148.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $329-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $60-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.4 | 245.0+573% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2017 |
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