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Square green ceramic processor with gold contacts and silver metal heatspreader engraved with Ryzen 7 2700

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 OEM desktop processor

SKU CH-1WEC-43FVA

Eight-core desktop processor with 16 threads, 3.2 GHz base and 4.1 GHz max boost on the AM4 platform

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
  • Core NamePinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
  • # of Cores8-Core
  • # of Threads16-Threads
  • Operating Frequency3.2 GHz
  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle multi-threaded workloads
  • 2 GHz base clock with 4.1 GHz max boost for responsive performance
  • 65 W TDP enables efficient thermal management
  • 12 nm manufacturing process balances power and speed
  • DDR4 memory support on AM4 socket for platform compatibility

Eight-core desktop processor

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is an eight-core desktop processor with 16 threads. It runs at a 3.2 GHz base frequency and can reach a 4.1 GHz maximum boost. The 65W thermal design power fits standard cooling envelopes. This OEM unit ships without a cooler or retail packaging.

AM4 socket and DDR4 memory support

The Socket AM4 interface supports DDR4 memory and provides 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. Builders must supply their own compatible cooling solution for the AM4 mounting pattern. The 12nm Zen+ core architecture delivers 4MB of L2 cache and 16MB of L3 cache.

65W TDP and PCIe 3.0 lane limits

The 65W thermal design power sets the practical heat ceiling for sustained workloads. PCI Express 3.0 limits total bandwidth to 16 lanes for graphics and storage combined. Systems needing more lanes or higher memory speeds will hit this interface boundary.

Highlights

  • 8 cores and 16 threads handle multi-threaded workloads
  • 2 GHz base clock with 4.1 GHz max boost for responsive performance
  • 65 W TDP enables efficient thermal management
  • 12 nm manufacturing process balances power and speed
  • DDR4 memory support on AM4 socket for platform compatibility

Specifications

BrandAMD
Processors TypeDesktop
SeriesRyzen 7 2nd Gen
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM4
Core NamePinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
# of Cores8-Core
# of Threads16-Threads
Operating Frequency3.2 GHz
L2 Cache4MB
L3 Cache16MB
Manufacturing Tech12nm
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
PCI Express Revision3.0
Max Number of PCI Express Lanes16
Thermal Design Power65W

Questions about this item

What does the PCIe 3.0 interface with 16 lanes cap in practice?

The PCIe 3.0 interface provides 16 lanes for graphics and add-in cards, limiting bandwidth to the PCIe 3.0 specification for connected devices.

What does the 65W TDP mean for cooler clearance and mounting?

A 65W thermal design power requires a compatible AM4 cooler; the processor ships without a cooling device so a separate solution must be mounted to the motherboard's AM4 retention bracket.

How is the processor installed, and which step is often missed?

Align the gold triangle on the processor with the socket marker, lower it gently into the AM4 socket, then secure the retention arm; a common mistake is forgetting to remove the socket's protective cover before placement.

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