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AMD Ryzen 7 5700

The current AMD Ryzen 7 5700 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.

AMD · CPU

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700 — AMD Ryzen 7 5700

Retailer photo of AMD Ryzen 7 5700. View this offer in Where to buy

Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically

Cheapest tracked offer (new)
at MemoryC

2 tracked offers · 2 retailers · checked 2026-11-09

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38
Relative value · Balanced Top 43% in this scenario
#118 of 270 in stock ranked in this scenario
B
Gamingbest grade of 3 scenarios
Cores / threads
8C / 16T
Boost clock
4600 MHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
88 W
Memory support
DDR4
What are you planning to use it for? This scenario sets the value, rank and grades shown across the page.
Value 38

What does it cost today, and is that a good price?

Market confidence: Medium

At $229 the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is priced in line with its $231 representative market level. Only 2 verified new offers stand behind it, so the level can move quickly.

Representative price$231
Lowest verified$229
Offers / retailers2 / 2

Consider: Intel Core Ultra 5 225F offers stronger value around $129.Compare

Prices & availability

AMD Ryzen 7 5700: current price and offers

Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.

2 tracked offers · 2 retailers

VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
AMD Ryzen 7 5700MemoryCNew$229382026-11-09View offer →
AMD Ryzen 7 5700NeweggNew$232382026-11-09View offer →
AMD Ryzen 7 5700Multiple variants availableAmazon AffiliateVariesFind on AmazonNot trackedNo price snapshotFind on Amazon →

Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

Performance and where it ranks

Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.

Performance Balanced

How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.

#122 of 270 graded processors

  1. #119 IntelIntel Core i9-11900KF 14
  2. #120 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 8400F 14
  3. #121 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 14
  4. #122 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700 14
  5. #123 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700G 14
  6. #124 IntelIntel Core i5-13400 14
  7. #125 IntelIntel Core i7-11700KF 14

Value Balanced

How much of that you get for today’s price.

#118 of 270 currently priced processors

  1. #115 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 39
  2. #116 IntelIntel Core i7-6900K 38
  3. #117 IntelIntel Core i5-9400 38
  4. #118 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5700 38
  5. #119 IntelIntel Core i7-7700K 38
  6. #120 IntelIntel Core i7-12700KF 38
  7. #121 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 7700 38

What it is good for

Scenariothis productCapability grade · Value at current priceHigher capabilityHigher Value with current priorities
⚖Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round viewGradeNo grade Value38Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 67 +116% capabilityHigher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 88 +28% capability
◉GamingScenario capabilityGradeB Value54Higher capability AMD Ryzen 7 9700X A 77 +26% capability · +7% priceHigher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F A 100 +15% capability · -54% price
◉ProductivityScenario capabilityGradeC Value43Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus A 97 +116% capabilityHigher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus A 100 +99% capability
◉Performance per WattScenario capabilityGradeB Value42Higher capability AMD Ryzen 7 9700X S 52 +51% capability · +7% priceHigher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 225F B 79 -8% capability

Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.

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Trade-offs

Works well if

  • Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list

Consider other options if

  • You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near $109, against a cheapest tracked $229
  • Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 225F holds Relative Value 88 against its 38 with Balanced priorities. Check on Amazon.
  • Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades only C there

Better ways to spend this money

Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.

Similar options to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700

Chosen for Balanced

Similar option · higher capability IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
PriceCheck on Amazon
Relative Value67
Capability+116%
Similar option · higher capability
⚠ Platform change required
Higher Value with current priorities IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 225F
PriceCheck on Amazon
Relative Value88
Capability+28%
Clears the same bar for less money
⚠ Platform change required
Higher capability · higher price IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Price$330
Relative Value49
Capability+183%
Price difference+44%
Costs more, but buys a genuinely higher tier
⚠ Platform change required

Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.

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Only candidates that clear the configured meaningful-upgrade gate will be shown; roles are omitted rather than filled.

Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.

Specifications and compatibility

What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.

Core / Performance

Cores
8
Threads
16
Performance cores
8
Efficiency cores
0
Base clock
3700 MHz
Boost clock
4600 MHz

Power / Interface

TDP
88 W
Maximum turbo power
88 W
Socket
AM4
Memory support
DDR4
Maximum memory
128 GB
Integrated graphics
No
Process node
7 nm
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Core / Performance

L2 cache
4 MB
L3 cache
16 MB
Unlocked multiplier
Yes

Warranty & release

Warranty
2 years
Release year
2022
Manufacturer part number
100-100000743SBX

Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.

Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09

What to check in your build

Motherboard socket Required

AM4 required

Your motherboard must use socket AM4. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.

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BIOS support Required

Board BIOS must list this model

A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.

Memory Required

DDR4 memory

This processor takes DDR4. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.

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Cooling Required

Cooler rated for 88 W or more

No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 88 W on socket AM4.

Integrated graphics Required

Discrete GPU required

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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.

Summary

Computed conclusion

AMD Ryzen 7 5700 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #122 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 683. Intel Core Ultra 5 225F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.

FAQ

Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?

Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.

Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?

Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.

Useful links & sources

offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 · formula cpu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.