Ryzen 1700 question.
Ryzen 1700 question.
The 1700 delivers only 65 Watts while the 1700X and 1800X reach 95 Watts each. Even the 1600X, with fewer cores and threads, maintains 95 Watts despite similar cache and turbo boost speeds. There may be factors about the 1700 that aren't immediately clear—something I haven’t discovered yet. I’m concerned about power performance for my Ryzen build and want to ensure the 1700 meets my expectations.
it has a thermal dissipation of 95w, which means the component can generate up to 95w of heat at its maximum.
Generally, the 1700 model operates about 30w less heat per hour.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_design_power
It indicates a 95w thermal dissipation, meaning the component will generate up to 95w of heat at maximum. The 1700 runs about 30w less heat per hour on average. This suggests the 1700 is actually more resistant to heat rather than less efficient. For your overclocking plans, this resistance is a positive factor.
just means it generates less warmth overall...
the 1700 is merely a reduced version of the 1800x, made with identical components.
it operates at a lower power consumption when running at stock settings, which results in less heat.
if you begin overclocking, the base DPT will no longer be effective since the chip will generate more heat from higher voltages.