AMD Ryzen 7 2700E socket: AM4
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E uses the AM4 socket on 300, 400 and 500 series boards. It is an efficient eight core Pinnacle Ridge chip at 45 W without integrated graphics.
- Socket
- AM4
- Launched
- September 2018
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Default TDP
- 45 W
- Codename
- Pinnacle Ridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 7
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 4.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) cores on 12 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 4.0 GHz |
| Cache | 16 MB L3, 4 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | 12 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 20 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | None, discrete GPU required |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | Socket AM4 (PGA, 1331 contacts) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Ryzen 7 2700E needs a motherboard with a AM4 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 400 series | X470, B450 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for AM4.
AM4 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 1,331 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 54 × 90 mm |
What the Ryzen 7 2700E is
The Ryzen 7 2700E squeezes eight cores with multithreading into a 45 W envelope. It launched in September 2018 with a 2.8 GHz base and up to 4.0 GHz boost. AMD targets efficient desktops and small servers that need threads without much heat.
Sixteen megabytes of L3 with 4 MB of L2 feed parallel work across sixteen threads. The low base stretches efficiency, while boost still reaches 4.0 GHz for interaction. Sixteen threads cover virtual machines and content tasks.
No integrated graphics is included. The process is 12 nm. DDR4-2666 in two channels matches the efficient brief. Note that some lists show 65 W for this SKU, while efficient E-series parts run at 45 W, and this page uses 45 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2700E fits AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards. Makers list Pinnacle Ridge E SKUs in late 2018 BIOS builds. Boards may need an update when moving from higher power Ryzen parts.
Memory is DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 64 GB for efficient operation. Lower memory clocks suit the power target. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide lists board generations.
Single socket efficient towers are the home. Another AM4 Ryzen on the same board adds speed where heat allows.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 64 GB covers efficient multitasking. Dual channel pairs keep throughput steady for many threads. Start with 16 GB for office servers.
PCIe 3.0 with 20 lanes from the CPU feeds graphics plus NVMe. Efficient builds often use low power discrete cards for displays. Chipset lanes add remaining I/O.
Cooling uses the AM4 mount from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. A 45 W cooler runs quietly in small cases. Compact towers benefit most from the lower heat.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Ryzen 7 2700 raises clocks at 65 W for faster interaction where listed. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600E drops to six cores at 45 W for smaller budgets. Both share AM4 after a BIOS check.
APUs with graphics suit display first builds. They trade cores for integrated output.
Past AM4 efficient desktops move to newer Ryzen generations. The 2700E covers low heat eight core work where threads must sip power.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E use?
It uses AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards.
How many cores does the 2700E have?
Eight cores with multithreading give sixteen threads. Base is 2.8 GHz with boost to 4.0 GHz.
What is the TDP of the 2700E?
45 W per efficient tuning. Some lists show 65 W, but this page uses 45 W.
What memory does the 2700E support?
DDR4-2666 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the 2700E launch?
September 2018 with efficient Pinnacle Ridge parts.
Sources and verification
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