AMD Ryzen 4700S

The AMD Ryzen 4700S is a 4000-series desktop processor from AMD built on the Zen architecture, with the Zen 2 (Renoir) generation designation and the codename Cardinal. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.60 GHz, a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, and a 65 W TDP. The silicon is manufactured by TSMC on a 7 nm process, integrating 10,600 million transistors on a 308 mm² die. The CPU uses the AMD BGA 2197 socket, a quad-channel memory bus, and a CPU-only PCIe Gen 2 connection with 4 lanes. It launched on June 25, 2021, with a launch MSRP of $399, and carries the part number 100-000000466.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The core and thread counts define the multi-threaded character of this processor: 8 cores and 16 threads give it a wide parallel workload envelope. The cache hierarchy supports that design with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Multi-threaded workloads that share data can make use of the shared L3 pool, while per-core L1 and L2 caches handle localized working sets. For rendering, encoding, compilation, or other threaded tasks, the 16 logical processors are the main throughput resource.

Single-thread behavior is governed by the clock range. The base clock is 3.60 GHz and the boost clock is 4.00 GHz, meaning lightly threaded tasks have a clearly defined maximum frequency at 4.00 GHz. The boost clock is the fastest point in the operating range, but the base clock is close enough to it that the processor is not relying on large frequency swings to perform. The data shows a narrow band between the rated base and maximum boost frequencies. The multiplier lock field is false, so user-controlled overclocking is not part of the processor’s feature set in the database. In practice, this makes the 4700S a chip that favors predictable operation within its listed clock limits rather than enthusiast tuning headroom.

For mixed workloads, the split is straightforward: single-thread-bound tasks will be limited by the 4.00 GHz boost ceiling, while thread-heavy tasks will be defined by the 16-thread count and the 8 MB shared L3 capacity. The absence of measured benchmark entries means the database does not provide a direct per-thread score, but the specification fields point to a processor with more multi-thread capacity than single-thread burst capability.

Power and Thermals

The TDP is 65 W, placing the Ryzen 4700S in the low-power desktop class. That 65 W figure implies a modest cooling requirement. A capable air cooler is an appropriate tier for this processor; the data does not indicate the need for a high-end cooling system. The integrated graphics field is null, so the CPU package has no iGPU thermal output to manage. All thermal dissipation is attributed to the CPU cores alone within the 65 W envelope.

The physical context behind the power class comes from the manufacturing and die data. The processor is built by TSMC on a 7 nm process, with 10,600 million transistors and a 308 mm² die. Those figures describe the silicon density that the 65 W TDP must cover. Memory support is listed as depending on the motherboard, so platform-level power behavior can vary with the board implementation. The locked multiplier also means the power limits cannot be raised through multiplier overclocking. The data therefore presents the 65 W TDP as the intended operating class for this platform.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark records for the Ryzen 4700S are empty. The average benchmark score in the database is 0, and the percentile rank versus all CPUs is 50. The 50th percentile places the processor at the midpoint of the database’s CPU distribution, while the zero average score indicates that no measured performance submission is stored. There are no individual benchmark entries, no nearest-rival entries, and no delta percentages available to quote.

Given that absence, the clock and core fields are the only performance indicators. The 8-core/16-thread layout gives the processor a strong theoretical multi-thread presence, and the 3.60 GHz base clock with 4.00 GHz boost defines the frequency boundary. The benchmark section in the database does not yet provide a number for single-thread or multi-thread scoring. The 50th percentile is the sole relative reference point, and it shows a middle-of-pack position rather than an outlier in either direction. Until benchmark submissions are populated, any performance verdict must be drawn from the specification sheet rather than from measured scores.

How It Compares

The nearest-rival set for the Ryzen 4700S is empty in the database. As a result, there is no supported basis for ranking this processor ahead of or behind any specific named competitor. No deltaPct values exist, so the comparison section cannot assign percentage margins against rival products. The aggregate 50th percentile rank is the only relative position available, and it indicates a central standing in the full database distribution.

The structural comparison is therefore more useful. The 4700S offers 8 cores and 16 threads, a quad-channel memory bus, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. It also pairs those features with a CPU-only Gen 2, 4-lane PCIe link and no ECC support. Those platform traits separate it from conventional socketed desktop parts in ways that benchmark scores would only partially capture. Without nearest-rival data, the database cannot state whether the 4700S is ahead of or behind any other CPU; the only supported claim is the 50th percentile aggregate rank.

Platform and Compatibility

The socket is AMD BGA 2197. The processor is listed in the desktop market segment and has an active production status. Memory support is explicitly unknown and depends on the motherboard; the memory bus is quad-channel, but the actual memory configuration is board-defined. ECC memory support is false. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 2 with 4 lanes from the CPU only. Integrated graphics are absent, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output. The multiplier is locked.

The part number is 100-000000466, and the release date is June 25, 2021. The generation field identifies the part as Ryzen Embedded with a Zen 2 (Renoir) lineage, while the series designation is the 4000 series. Because memory support depends on the motherboard and the socket is BGA, the data does not describe a conventional socketed CPU upgrade path. Any platform decision is tied to the board and its documented capabilities. The CPU-only PCIe link is limited to Gen 2 and 4 lanes, which narrows the bandwidth available for CPU-connected expansion devices.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the AMD Ryzen 4700S have?

A: It has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The base clock is 3.60 GHz and the boost clock is 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP?

A: The TDP is 65 W.

Q: What memory support is listed?

A: Memory support is unknown and depends on the motherboard; the memory bus is quad-channel.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: No, the data lists ECC memory support as false.

Q: What PCIe configuration does the CPU provide?

A: The CPU provides PCIe Gen 2 with 4 lanes, CPU only.

Who Should Consider It

The Ryzen 4700S is best suited to workloads that can use all 16 threads within a 65 W envelope. Multi-threaded creation tasks such as rendering, transcoding, and software compilation map directly to the 8-core/16-thread design. The 4.00 GHz boost clock gives interactive single-thread responsiveness for office and productivity work, while the 3.60 GHz base clock defines the resting frequency for long-running loads. The locked multiplier keeps the operating range within the stated 3.60 GHz to 4.00 GHz band.

For gaming, the picture is conditional. The processor has no integrated graphics, so a separate GPU is mandatory. The CPU-side PCIe connection is Gen 2 with only 4 lanes, which limits bandwidth for high-throughput graphics data. Users who need ECC memory will find the data unfavorable, as ECC support is false. Users who need broad PCIe expansion will also have to work within the CPU-only Gen 2, 4-lane link. The 4700S is a more reasonable fit for a compact or low-power multi-threaded desktop build than for a high-bandwidth enthusiast platform. With a 50th percentile rank and no measured benchmark scores, the recommendation is grounded in the core, thread, clock, and platform fields rather than in direct performance measurements.