Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs Ryzen 7 5700U
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Ryzen 7 5700U
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 PRO 2700
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 PRO 2700 and Ryzen 7 5700U
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 5700U
The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Ryzen 7 5700U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U — a 4.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 scores 15,342 against the Ryzen 7 5700U's 15,511 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.3 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+78% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm | 7 nm-42% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,342 | 15,511+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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