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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

Explore AMD Ryzen 7 1700X technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.0/ 10
Technical rating

Good

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 15579 and a single-thread rating of 2098. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark15,579
3,720 samples
Single Thread2,098
Overall rank#1,330
of 6,054
Reference price$139.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a Desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It runs at 3.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 15579 and a single-thread rating of 2098. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 15,579 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 15,579 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,098 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 95 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Ryzen 7 1700X specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 15,579 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X?

Start with AM4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Apple M2 8 Core 3500 MHzApple15,648 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 2700AMD15,582 points
03AMD Ryzen 7 1700XThis CPU15,579 points
04Intel Core i5-12400TIntel15,567 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700XAMD15,499 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Apple M2 8 Core 3500 MHzApple3,881 points
02Intel Core i5-12400TIntel3,332 points
03AMD Ryzen 7 2700AMD2,169 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 1700XThis CPU2,098 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700XAMD2,090 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i5-12400TIntel444.8 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 2700AMD239.7 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 7 1700XThis CPU164.0 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700XAMD163.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
231,455.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
15,280.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
9,063.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
37.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
29,200.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
56,412.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
730.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
27,424.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
SocketAM4
Cores / threads8 / 16
Base clock3.40 GHz
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 64 KB
L1D8 x 32 KB
L28 x 512 KB
L316 MB