Ryzen 7 1700 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

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

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,772 vs 14,777).
❌Launch MSRP is still $140 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 1700.

Ryzen 7 1700

2017

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,772 vs 14,777).
❌Launch MSRP is still $140 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 1700.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U better than Ryzen 7 1700?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 1700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $140 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 1700 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (105.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2017) and 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 4750U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
1080p
low	168 FPS	171 FPS
medium	144 FPS	140 FPS
high	117 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	146 FPS
medium	119 FPS	118 FPS
high	94 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	69 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 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 4750U
1080p
low	277 FPS	180 FPS
medium	245 FPS	153 FPS
high	219 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	244 FPS	157 FPS
medium	221 FPS	136 FPS
high	197 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	127 FPS
medium	165 FPS	114 FPS
high	151 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
1080p
low	369 FPS	369 FPS
medium	369 FPS	369 FPS
high	369 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	369 FPS
1440p
low	369 FPS	369 FPS
medium	369 FPS	369 FPS
high	367 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	350 FPS	369 FPS
medium	284 FPS	369 FPS
high	258 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
1080p
low	369 FPS	369 FPS
medium	369 FPS	369 FPS
high	369 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	369 FPS
1440p
low	369 FPS	369 FPS
medium	369 FPS	369 FPS
high	369 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	369 FPS	369 FPS
medium	369 FPS	369 FPS
high	361 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	285 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U

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 4750U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,777 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1700 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U (base: 3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 1700 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U uses Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 1700 scores 14,772 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U's 14,777 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U. L3 cache: 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1700 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U.

Feature	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3 GHz+76%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	16384 kB+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+700%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	14,772	14,777
Cinebench R23 Multi	8,065	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 1700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
Socket	AM4	FP6
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 4750U). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 1700 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 1700 rivals Core i7-7700K.