AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X packs 8 cores and 16 threads. Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 3.8GHz boost. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 95W TDP — about 11.9W per core. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.

Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.