Ryzen 7 1700 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 1700

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $189 less on MSRP ($140 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 105.5 vs 44.7 PassMark/$ ($140 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 1700.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.8% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,699 vs 14,772).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.7 vs 105.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $140 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 1700.

Ryzen 7 1700

2017

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $189 less on MSRP ($140 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 105.5 vs 44.7 PassMark/$ ($140 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 1700.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.8% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,699 vs 14,772).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.7 vs 105.5 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $140 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 1700.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 1700 better than Ryzen 7 PRO 1700?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is ahead with a 5.8% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 1700 pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 1700 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 1700 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 1700 is $189 cheaper on MSRP at $140 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 5.8% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 136.2% better value on MSRP (105.5 vs 44.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 1700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 7 1700 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
1080p
low	168 FPS	176 FPS
medium	144 FPS	154 FPS
high	117 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	145 FPS
medium	119 FPS	121 FPS
high	94 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	66 FPS
medium	58 FPS	59 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
1080p
low	277 FPS	286 FPS
medium	245 FPS	253 FPS
high	219 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	244 FPS	253 FPS
medium	221 FPS	229 FPS
high	197 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	167 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	183 FPS
medium	165 FPS	170 FPS
high	151 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
1080p
low	369 FPS	367 FPS
medium	369 FPS	367 FPS
high	369 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	369 FPS	367 FPS
medium	369 FPS	367 FPS
high	367 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	319 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	363 FPS
medium	284 FPS	295 FPS
high	258 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	214 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
1080p
low	369 FPS	367 FPS
medium	369 FPS	367 FPS
high	369 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	369 FPS	367 FPS
medium	369 FPS	367 FPS
high	369 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	367 FPS
4K
low	369 FPS	367 FPS
medium	369 FPS	367 FPS
high	361 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	313 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

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 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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1700 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 1700 scores 14,772 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700's 14,699 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 1700. L3 cache: 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1700 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700.

Feature	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3 GHz
L3 Cache	16384 kB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+700%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	14,772	14,699
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,065	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,000	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
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	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 1700) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 1700). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 1700 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 1700 rivals Core i7-7700K.

Feature	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Workstation	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 1700 launched at $140 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 debuted at $329. On MSRP ($140 vs $329), the Ryzen 7 1700 is $189 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 1700 delivers 105.5 pts/$ vs 44.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 — making the Ryzen 7 1700 the 81% better value option.