AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 socket: AM4
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses the AM4 socket. It is an 8-core Zen 2 business processor with PRO security features.
- Socket
- AM4
- Launched
- September 30, 2019
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Matisse
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 7
- Clocks
- 3.6 / 4.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Zen 2 on 7 nm |
| Clocks | 3.6 GHz base, up to 4.4 GHz boost |
| Cache | 4 MB L2 plus 32 MB L3 |
| Default TDP | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC 7 nm FinFET |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 20 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 4.0 |
| Integrated graphics | None (discrete GPU required) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Not supported |
| Package | AM4 uOPGA-1331 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 needs a motherboard with a AM4 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 500 series | X570, B550, A520 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series | X470, B450 | Needs a BIOS update Boards built before mid 2019 may need a BIOS update. |
| 300 series | X370, B350, A320 | Needs a BIOS update Needs a BIOS update from the board maker. |
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 3700 is
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is an eight core, sixteen thread business desktop processor from the Matisse family. AMD announced it on September 30, 2019 for HP and Lenovo office desktops with a 3.6 GHz base and up to 4.4 GHz boost at 65 W. PRO branding adds Memory Guard encryption and GuardMI manageability for fleets.
Thirty six megabytes of total cache back virtual desktops, compilation and data work across eight cores. The locked multiplier keeps fleet images consistent, unlike consumer X models. Performance mirrors the Ryzen 7 3700X while business firmware extends support windows.
There is no integrated graphics, so office builds include a discrete card or remote display. The 65 W rating suits small form factor business towers with quiet cooling. Tray supply dominates, since PRO chips rarely sell boxed at retail.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The PRO 3700 fits AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards with Matisse support. Business OEM boards from HP and Lenovo validate PRO security features with their firmware. Retail B450, B550, X470 and X570 boards run the chip with standard BIOS behavior.
PRO manageability features need business board firmware to activate fully. Standard retail boards post the chip but expose consumer feature sets. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers BIOS needs per AM4 series.
DDR4 and coolers carry across AM4 boards. AM5 LGA packaging is physically incompatible.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 128 GB is the rated business memory. Fleet builds ship 8 or 16 GB with room to 64 GB for VMs. ECC is not offered on this PRO desktop SKU despite the business badge.
Twenty PCIe 4.0 lanes from the CPU serve graphics and NVMe, with four reserved for the chipset. Office towers pair the chip with entry Quadro cards and NVMe SSDs. Gen4 SSD speeds need B550 or X570 wiring.
The AM4 pattern accepts low profile business coolers for 65 W in small cases. Sustained builds prefer a 92 mm tower for quiet boost. Mounting help is in the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide.
Upgrade paths
On AM4 the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 adds twelve cores for dense office virtualization on the same board. Consumer Vermeer chips add Zen 3 speed where PRO features are not required. Both reuse DDR4.
A platform move to AM5 brings DDR5 and current Ryzen PRO generations. For PRO 3700 fleets, memory and SSD refreshes usually precede processor swaps.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 use?
It uses AM4 on 300, 400 and 500 series boards.
What makes PRO different from non-PRO Ryzen?
PRO adds Memory Guard encryption and GuardMI manageability for business fleets.
Is the PRO 3700 overclockable?
No. AMD locks PRO desktop multipliers for fleet consistency.
Does the PRO 3700 have integrated graphics?
No. Office builds need a discrete graphics card.
When did the PRO 3700 launch?
September 30, 2019 with the Ryzen PRO 3000 business lineup.
Sources and verification
- AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 specifications (AMD)
- AMD announces Ryzen PRO 3000 series availability (AMD press release)
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