AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 socket: AM4
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the AM4 socket on business 300, 400 and 500 series boards. It is an eight core business chip with DDR4 and manageability.
- Socket
- AM4
- Launched
- September 2018
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Pinnacle Ridge
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 7
- Clocks
- 3.2 / 4.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) cores on 12 nm |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz |
| Cache | 16 MB L3, 4 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 12 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933, 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 PRO 2700 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 PRO 2700 is
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 brings eight cores with multithreading to business towers. It launched in September 2018 with a 3.2 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz boost at 65 W. AMD positions PRO parts for fleets that need stable images.
Sixteen megabytes of L3 with 4 MB of L2 support office multitasking and light creation across sixteen threads. Balanced clocks suit all day business loads. Boost lifts interaction for large documents.
No integrated graphics is included. The process is 12 nm. DDR4-2933 in two channels keeps memory modern for business SSD towers.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The PRO 2700 fits AM4 on business 300, 400 and 500 series boards. PRO firmware adds TPM security and stable driver packs. Consumer boards may boot it where listed.
Mid 2018 BIOS builds carry Pinnacle Ridge PRO IDs. Early stock may need an update. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains AM4 generations.
Single socket business towers are the deployment. Another AM4 Ryzen PRO adds threads within the support list.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 in two channels up to 64 GB suits business multitasking. Matched pairs give dual channel speed for virtual desktops. Start with 16 GB for fleet standards.
PCIe 3.0 with 20 lanes from the CPU feeds graphics plus NVMe. Business towers often use basic cards for dual displays. Chipset lanes add the rest of I/O.
AM4 cooling in the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers 65 W quietly. Maintain filters where many towers share air.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X raises clocks at 95 W for faster interaction where listed. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E trims to 45 W for efficient nodes with the same eight cores. Both share AM4 after a BIOS check.
PRO APUs with graphics suit display first desks. They trade cache for integrated output.
Past AM4 business desktops move to Ryzen PRO 3000 and 5000. The PRO 2700 covers stable eight core fleets.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 use?
It uses AM4 on business 300, 400 and 500 series boards.
How many cores does the PRO 2700 have?
Eight cores with multithreading give sixteen threads. Base is 3.2 GHz with boost to 4.1 GHz.
Does the PRO 2700 include integrated graphics?
No. Pair a basic discrete card for displays.
What memory does the PRO 2700 support?
DDR4-2933 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the PRO 2700 launch?
September 2018 with Ryzen PRO 2000.
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